<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Young Classical Artists Trust Events </title><link>https://www.ycat.co.uk</link><description></description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[ Matteo Cimatti performs at the Philharmonie Berlin ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/matteo-cimatti-philharmonie-berlin ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/matteo-cimatti-philharmonie-berlin ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Matteo Cimatti
YCAT violinist Matteo Cimatti performs in the foyer of the Philharmonie Berlin's Main Auditorium as part of the hall's weekly lunchtime concert series. Running every Wednesday at 1pm from September to June, the concerts are free to attend and last between 40 and 50 minutes. Admission is free and reservations are not possible, so early arrival is advised. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:06:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Irène Duval performs with the Maidstone Symphony Orchestra ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/irene-duval-maidstone-symphony ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/irene-duval-maidstone-symphony ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Ir&egrave;ne Duval
Programme
Borodin: Prince Igor Overture
Glinka: Kamarinskaya
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1
Dvoř&aacute;k: New World Symphony
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YCAT violinist Ir&egrave;ne Duval joins the Maidstone Symphony Orchestra at Mote Hall to open their 116th season, performing Bruch's ever-popular First Violin Concerto. The concert also marks the beginning of the end of an era, as it is the first of Music Director Brian Wright's final season after 37 years with the orchestra. Around the concerto sit Borodin's Prince Igor Overture, Glinka's Kamarinskaya, the first orchestral work built entirely on Russian folk song, and Dvoř&aacute;k's New World Symphony. A free pre-concert talk runs from 6.40pm. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:01:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT's Italian residency with the Trio Concept  ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/ycats-italian-residency-trio-concept ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/ycats-italian-residency-trio-concept ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Trio Concept
Programme
Mozart: Piano Quartet in E flat major, K. 493
Campogrande: Urban Gardens (2012)
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 3, Op. 60
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YCAT's Trio Concept, formed in Turin in 2013 by violinist Edoardo Grieco, cellist Francesco Massimino and pianist Lorenzo Nguyen, close a five-day creative development residency at the Forum Fondazione Bertarelli in Tuscany. Part of YCAT's new residency initiative, the Trio are joined by former YCAT artist with the Doric String Quartet, violist H&eacute;l&egrave;ne Cl&eacute;ment. The residency will see the Trio transform into a piano quartet formation with H&eacute;l&egrave;ne to develop new repertoire in the Forum's setting on the ColleMassari estate.&nbsp; ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:48:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Willard Carter performs at the Elgar Concert Hall in Birmingham ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/willard-carter-birmingham ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/willard-carter-birmingham ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Willard Carter
Programme
Schumann: Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70
Faur&eacute;: Sonata No. 2 for cello and piano in G minor, Op. 117
Webern: Drei Kleine St&uuml;cke, Op. 11
Debussy: Sonata for cello and piano in D minor
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YCAT &amp; CAG anniversary artist cellist Willard Carter opens the Barber Lunchtime Concert season in Birmingham, joined by his duo partner Gorka Plada for a free lunchtime recital in the Elgar Concert Hall. The programme is built around two late cello sonatas written within a few years of each other, by Faur&eacute; and Debussy, framed by Schumann's Adagio and Allegro and the concentrated miniatures of Webern's Drei Kleine St&uuml;cke. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:09:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Petar Pejčić performs at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/petar-pejcic-concertgebouw-amsterdam ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/petar-pejcic-concertgebouw-amsterdam ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Petar Pejčić
Programme
Prokofiev: Ballade in C minor, Op. 15
Đuro Živković: New commission (world premiere)
Rostropovich: Humoresque, Op. 5
Shostakovich: Sonata in D minor, Op. 40
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Former YCAT cellist Petar Pejčić opens his season as an ECHO Rising Star at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, joined by pianist Nour Ayadi. Their programme, For Slava!, is a tribute to Mstislav Rostropovich ahead of the centenary of his birth, with every work on it connected to the cellist who transformed the instrument's repertoire. At its centre is the world premiere of a new work by Đuro Živković, commissioned by ECHO together with the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, Konzerthaus Dortmund and the Palau de la M&uacute;sica Catalana. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:46:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Matteo Cimatti makes his Alte Oper Frankfurt debut ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/matteo-cimatti-alte-oper-frankfurt ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/matteo-cimatti-alte-oper-frankfurt ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Matteo Cimatti
Programme
Schumann: Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105
Ravel: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G major
Prokofiev: Violin Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 94a
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YCAT violinist Matteo Cimatti makes his Alte Oper Frankfurt debut in the Mozart Saal, joined by pianist Francesco Granata as part of the hall's Deb&uuml;t series. Their programme brings together three violin sonatas across three musical worlds, from the restless lyricism of Schumann's First to the blues-inflected Second Sonata of Ravel and the sharp brilliance of Prokofiev's Second. The concert is followed by an open foyer in the Clara Schumann Foyer. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:58:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Fibonacci Quartet and Ariel Lanyi perform in Wädenswil ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/fibonacci-quartet-ariel-lanyi-wadenswil ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/fibonacci-quartet-ariel-lanyi-wadenswil ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Fibonacci Quartet and Ariel Lanyi
Programme
Jan&aacute;ček: String Quartet No. 2 &ldquo;Intimate Letters&rdquo;
Dvoř&aacute;k: Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 81
&nbsp;
YCAT's Fibonacci Quartet returns to Switzerland for a Sunday morning matinee in the Hayloft Hall at the Neuguet in W&auml;denswil, on the upper reaches of Lake Zurich. They open with Jan&aacute;ček's second string quartet, Intimate Letters, written in the last year of his life and inspired by his love for Kamila St&ouml;sslov&aacute;, before being joined by fellow YCAT artist, pianist Ariel Lanyi, for Dvoř&aacute;k's expansive Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:13:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Ariel Lanyi tours Argentina ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/ariel-lanyi-argentina-tour ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/ariel-lanyi-argentina-tour ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Ariel Lanyi
Concerts
23 August 2026 - Colegio de Escribanos, Tandil
26 August 2026 - Centro Cultural Kirchner, Buenos Aires
27 August 2026, 21:00 - Teatro Mitre, San Salvador de Jujuy
28 August 2026 - Casa de la Cultura, Salta
Programme
Haydn: Sonata in G major
Beethoven: Diabelli Variations
George Benjamin: Fantasy on an Iambic Rhythm
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YCAT pianist Ariel Lanyi tours Argentina this August, appearing across four cities under the auspices of the Mozarteum Argentino. His programme spans the classical and the contemporary, pairing a Haydn sonata with Beethoven's Diabelli Variations, one of the towering achievements of the piano repertoire, and closing with Sir George Benjamin's Fantasy on an Iambic Rhythm. The tour takes in the 45th season of Mozarteum Jujuy, where Lanyi also gives a masterclass, and the 25th anniversary season of Mozarteum Salta. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:41:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Nathan Amaral performs at Snape Maltings ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/nathan-amaral-snape-maltings ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/nathan-amaral-snape-maltings ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Nathan Amaral
Programme
Pete Letanka: Return to History
Bologne: Allegro, from Symphony No. 1 in G, Op. 11
Avril Coleridge-Taylor: Valse Caprice
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Reunion from Hiawatha Suite
Julian Joseph: Violin Concerto
Jessie Montgomery: Starburst
Errollyn Wallen: Fondant
Ayanna Witter-Johnson: Faiya
Still: Summerland
Shawn Okpebholo: Zoom
Eleanor Alberga: Symphony No. 1 &ldquo;Strata&rdquo; (3rd movement, &ldquo;Mantle&rdquo;)
Valerie Coleman: 7 O'Clock Shout
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YCAT violinist Nathan Amaral joins the BBC Concert Orchestra under conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser at Snape Maltings Concert Hall, taking the solo role in Julian Joseph's Violin Concerto. Closing Britten Pears Arts' Classically Black weekend, the concert celebrates the breadth of music written by Black composers, from Joseph Bologne in eighteenth century France through Samuel and Avril Coleridge-Taylor to living voices including Jessie Montgomery, Errollyn Wallen and Ayanna Witter-Johnson. The ... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Armand Djikoloum tours the UK ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/armand-djikoloum-tours-the-uk ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/armand-djikoloum-tours-the-uk ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Armand Djikoloum


Concerts
1 October 2026, 14:30 - Clifford Chance, Canary Wharf, London 4 October 2026, 11:30 - Wigmore Hall, London 6 October 2026, 19:30 - Jersey Arts Centre, St Helier 11 October 2026, 19:30 - Southbank Centre, London  &nbsp;

Former YCAT oboist Armand Djikoloum, principal oboe at the Hannover Staatsoper and a Classic FM Rising Star, tours with pianist J&acirc;ms Coleman this October. Their recital programme takes in Clara Schumann, Lili Boulanger, Kalliwoda, Dranishnikova, Chausson and Haas, opening in Canary Wharf, moving to a Sunday morning concert at Wigmore Hall and then to the Jersey Arts Centre, where they add works by Saint-Sa&euml;ns, Robert Schumann and Mendelssohn. Armand closes the run at the Southbank Centre with the Chineke! Orchestra under Fawzi Haimor for Arabic Symphony, taking the solo role in Ali Osman's The Shepherd's Song for oboe and strings.


 ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:50:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Petar Pejčić tours the UK ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/petar-peji-tours-the-uk ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/petar-peji-tours-the-uk ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Petar Pejčić


Concerts
28 September 2026, 13:00 - Perth Concert Hall, Perth
1 October 2026, 13:00 - St George&rsquo;s Bristol
3 October 2026, 19:30 - St John's Church, Sharow, Ripon
6 October 2026, 13:00 - Wigmore Hall, London
8 October 2026, 13:05 - Shaw Library, LSE, London
10 October 2026, 19:00 - Memorial Hall, Freshwater, Isle of Wight
&nbsp;

Former YCAT cellist Petar Pejčić, winner of the 2025 YCAT International Auditions and an ECHO Rising Star for 2026-27, tours the UK this autumn with Moroccan pianist Nour Ayadi. They open in Perth with a twentieth-century programme built around Shostakovich's Cello Sonata in D minor, alongside works by Nadia Boulanger, Britten and Rostropovich. Elsewhere on the tour they perform 'Heimweh' (Longing for Home), a programme framed by Chopin's Introduction and Polonaise brillante and his Cello Sonata in G minor, taking in Dvoř&aacute;k's Silent Woods as well as other favourites.


 ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:46:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artists at the Lammermuir Festival ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/ycat-artists-lammermuir-festival ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/ycat-artists-lammermuir-festival ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Will Duerden, Samrat Majumder, Jonathan Leibovitz &amp; Fibonacci Quartet
Concerts
9 September 2026, 11:00 - Samrat Majumder, guitar, Holy Trinity Church, Haddington
10 September 2026, 15:00 - Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective I (Jonathan Leibovitz, clarinet), Prestonkirk Parish Church, East Linton
11 September 2026, 15:00 - Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective II (Will Duerden, double bass), Prestonkirk Parish Church, East Linton&nbsp;
17 September 2026, 11:00 - Fibonacci Quartet, Holy Trinity Church, Haddington
18 September 2026, 11:00 - Fibonacci Quartet, Holy Trinity Church, Haddington
&nbsp;
YCAT artists appear throughout this year's Lammermuir Festival in East Lothian. Guitarist Samrat Majumder opens with a morning coffee concert of Dowland and Bach, and clarinettist Jonathan Leibovitz leads the first of two Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective programmes with Brahms's Clarinet Quintet, followed the next day by double bassist Will Duerden in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 12.
The Fibon... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:43:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artists at the Rheingau Musik Festival ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/ycat-artists-rheingau-musik-festival ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/ycat-artists-rheingau-musik-festival ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Trio Concept, Will Duerden &amp; Amiri Harewood
Concerts
6 August 2026, 19:00 - Trio Concept, Schloss Johannisberg
22 August 2026, 19:00 - Amiri and Will at the Klassik-Marathon, Schloss Johannisberg
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YCAT artists make two appearances at the Rheingau Musik Festival this August, both in the F&uuml;rst-von-Metternich-Saal at Schloss Johannisberg. Trio Concept, made up of violinist Edoardo Grieco, cellist Francesco Massimino and pianist Lorenzo Nguyen, open with a programme of Rachmaninov, Mendelssohn and Ravel.
Later in the month, pianist Amiri Harewood and double bassist Will Duerden take part in the festival's Klassik-Marathon, a showcase evening dedicated to discovering young musicians, alongside bassoonist Emanuel Blumin-Sint, pianist Josefa Schmidt and others. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:38:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Wigmore Lunchtime Concert Series | Fibonacci Quartet ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/wigmore-lunchtime-concert-series-fibonacci-quartet ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/wigmore-lunchtime-concert-series-fibonacci-quartet ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ 
Fibonacci Quartet


Programme
Claude Debussy: String Quartet in G minor Op.10
B&eacute;la Bart&oacute;k: String Quartet No. 5 BB110
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The Fibonacci Quartet continue the YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Series for the 2026-27 season with a programme of works Debussy and Bart&oacute;k.&nbsp;

As the only ensemble ever to win both the First and Audience Prize at the Premio Paolo Borciani International String Quartet Competition in 2024, the Fibonacci Quartet is one of Europe's leading young string quartets. The quartet teaches as Quartet in Residence at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as well as at the Royal Academy of Music in its position as Nina Drucker Fellows, and was also recently appointed as Grand R&eacute;sident ensemble at ProQuartet in Paris for seasons 2025-7. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:33:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Wigmore Lunchtime Concert Series | Samrat Majumder ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/wigmore-lunchtime-concert-series-samrat-majumder ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/wigmore-lunchtime-concert-series-samrat-majumder ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ 
Samrat Majumder, guitar


Programme
John Dowland: Three Fancies - A Fancy, Forlorn Hope Fancy, Fantasia No. 7
Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite in E minor BWV996
Arthur Keegan: YCAT Composer Fellow commission&nbsp;
Various/Anon: Scottish Lute Manuscripts&nbsp;
John Dowland: Three Songs - The Earl of Essex, His Gaillard, Lachrimae Pavan, The Frog Gaillard
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Guitarist Samrat Majumder continues the YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Series for the 2026-27 season with a programme of works including Dowland, J.S Bach and a special commission from our YCAT Composer Fellow,&nbsp;Arthur Keegan.&nbsp;

This programme is a celebration of John Dowland and Johann Sebastian Bach&rsquo;s legacy for the lute which the guitar is very fortunate to have inherited. Dowland and Bach were deeply inspired by the sensibilities of their time and their music offers a soundscape that retains the plucked nature of the lute whilst presenting these sensibilities with a different palette of colours unique to the guita... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:31:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Wigmore Lunchtime Concert Series | Petar Pejčić ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/wigmore-lunchtime-concert-series-petar-pejcic ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/wigmore-lunchtime-concert-series-petar-pejcic ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ 
Petar Pejčić, cello



"...A wonderful musician with a compelling sense of storytelling..."

Serge Martin / Le Soir / May 2022


Programme
Anton&iacute;n Dvoř&aacute;k:&nbsp; From the Bohemian Forest Op. 68
Claude Debussy: Cello Sonata
Gabriel Faur&eacute;: El&eacute;gie Op. 24
Fryderyk Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor Op.65


Former YCAT Cellist Petar Pejčić opens the YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Series for the 2026-27 season with a programme of works including Dvoř&aacute;k, Debussy, Faur&eacute; and Chopin. Accompanied by pianist Nour Ayadi.&nbsp;
Hailed as &lsquo;a wonderful musician with a compelling sense of storytelling&rsquo; (Le Soir, 2022), Petar Pejčić is one of the most promising talents on the classical scene. Selected at the 2025 YCAT International Auditions at Wigmore Hall, Petar was named an ECHO Rising Star for 2026-27, which will see him perform on some of Europe&rsquo;s biggest stages, such as Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:50:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Panel Discussion: Do I need an agent? ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/panel-discussion-do-i-need-an-agent ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/panel-discussion-do-i-need-an-agent ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Management agencies: do we need them or can we become successful without them?
Join Lizzy Frost (Sulivan Sweetland), Niall Houlihan (Askonas Holt), Tabitha McGrath (PolyArts - part of Harrison Parrott), Ben Rayfield (Rayfield Allied) and YCAT as we delve into the topic of management for young artists.
If you do need an agent, what do you need to be doing to ensure you secure one?
If you don't, are there steps you can take to become your own agent?
All these questions answered, and more! You will have a chance to ask the experts your own questions, too, so sign up to this free session to learn more about which path is right for you! ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Communications 101: thinking entrepreneurially to make money from your network ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/communications-101-event ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/communications-101-event ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Muddled with mailing lists? Puzzled by Patreon? Or just feeling overwhelmed by all of your social media options?
Find a better, more organised way to combine all of these things and maximise your personal and professional network. In this special session with Katie Manasse from Polyphony Arts, learn about the value of a communications strategy so that you can make informed decisions about the marketing options that are best for you.
You will leave the session with:

An understanding of all the different digital marketing options that are available
Useful pointers to start creating your own comms strategy
Ways to create an online presence that feels authentic to you (no need for oversharing or being glued to your phone!)

Don't miss this opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial skills in a welcoming and supportive environment!
&nbsp;

Katie Manasse founded Polyphony Arts in 2018 after a decade in arts management. She combines a love of working in the arts with a dedication... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Managing your mind - Workshop with BAPAM GP Dr Pippa Wheble ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/managing-your-mind ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/managing-your-mind ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Learning the practice of conscious breathing can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of anxiety by calming your central nervous system and hijacking your fight, flight or freeze response. Pippa will talk us through the signs and symptoms of anxiety, how to avoid becoming anxious and share practical advice and breathing exercises. She will also take us through breathing practices which can give us more energy or 'fizz', if we are feeling tired or worn out which is especially important if we are about to perform.
Dr Pippa Wheble is an NHS and BAPAM GP, and a graduate of the Performing Arts Medicine MSc programme at UCL. She has special interests in anxiety management and breathing techniques. Her other interests in the context of General Practice include holistic and integrated health care, occupational health, women&rsquo;s health, ophthalmology. She is a keen singer and instrumentalist, playing violin, viola, saxophone and piano, and she has also trained in dance. She is a BAPAM as... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Reboot Your Project: Small Group Coaching with Chad Goodman ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/reboot-your-project ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/reboot-your-project ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Do you have a project gathering dust?&nbsp;
Give those ideas an energy injection with some small group project coaching!
If you come to this session, here&rsquo;s what you can expect:

Expert advice from Chad to turn your ideas into reality
To find out what your next steps are to polish your project plan
The chance to share ideas with other musicians like you
Opportunities to practice pitching your project to a supportive audience

No project management experience necessary, but you do need to have a project idea that you need advice with.
Limited spaces available, so apply now for the chance to take your project to the next level!
   ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Broaden Your Horizons: Applying for Non-musical Jobs with your Musical Skills ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/broaden-your-horizons-event ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/broaden-your-horizons-event ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ As you build your music career, it&rsquo;s likely you have thought about taking on a non-musical job to help pay the bills or create a routine. However it can sometimes feel unclear how to communicate your skills when you have dedicated so much of your life to music. Join Susan Eldridge for this interactive and practical session, where you will learn how to make your CVs and cover letters competitive outside of music.
Book now to find out:

How to think outside of your instrument
What skills you have that employers value
Why your musical ability might make you the most employable candidate around

You will leave the session with a checklist/workbook to help your job applications shine!&nbsp; ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Smash Your SEO with Maddy Shaw-Roberts (Classic FM) ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/smash-your-seo-with-maddy-shaw-roberts-classic-fm ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/smash-your-seo-with-maddy-shaw-roberts-classic-fm ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Have you ever Googled yourself, your group or your project, only to find it buried on page 4 of the results?
If your answer is yes, it sounds like you could do with some help with your SEO (that's Search Engine Optimisation, in case you were wondering). Join Maddy Shaw-Roberts (Digital Managing Editor, Classic FM) for this special workshop designed to help you improve your online visibility and get your content the attention it deserves.
Maddy is the Digital Managing Editor of Classic FM, leading the social and online output of one of the world's leading classical music brands. She is always looking to grow awareness of Classic FM in digital spaces, whether through video, socials, exclusive interviews - or, as she'll be speaking about at this event, SEO. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Diary of a 21st Century Musician: Alexandra Dariescu ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/diary-of-a-21st-century-musician-alexandra-dariescu ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/diary-of-a-21st-century-musician-alexandra-dariescu ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Join former YCAT artist Alexandra Dariescu as we chat about her life and work as a ground-breaking pianist. We will also be talking about her social media accounts, so don't miss this opportunity to learn more about this important part of your marketing strategy! ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Building your Personal Brand and Online Presence with Manchester Collective ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/interactive-marketing-masterclass-with-manchester-collective ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/interactive-marketing-masterclass-with-manchester-collective ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Building Your Personal Brand and Online Presence 

Join Manchester Collective's Joanne Karcheva (Communications Director) and Adam Szabo (Chief Executive) for a practical session in which we'll explore how to increase your visibility as an artist, using marketing and communication tools.

From practical examples on how to build your personal brand and create excitement for your projects, to best practice tips on communicating about what you do, you'll walk away with a plan on where best to focus efforts.
&nbsp;
Joanne Karcheva is a Liverpool-based arts marketer passionate about connecting people with extraordinary cultural experiences. She is currently the Communications Director of Manchester Collective, looking for exciting new ways to grow audiences for boundary-pushing musical work. Prior to that, she led on marketing and communications for Liverpool Biennial, the UK&rsquo;s largest festival of contemporary visual art. Originally from Bulgaria, Joanne moved to England in 2009... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Coffee Break Session with Tabitha McGrath  ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/coffee-break-session-with-tabitha-mcgrath-polyarts ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/coffee-break-session-with-tabitha-mcgrath-polyarts ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ For this coffee break session we welcome Tabitha McGrath, Associate Director, Artists and Projects from PolyArts Management (part of HarrisonParrott).
This promises to be a lively and informal Q and A session, so if you have questions about:

Tech
Multi-genre projects
Non-classical influences
A musicians' toolkit
Relationship between manager, audience and fans
Programme trending and what suits each audience

...then you are in the right place! Coffee break sessions put your questions centre stage, so take an hour out of your day to benefit from Tabitha's insight as an industry professional. You can ask questions on the day or submit them at time of booking. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Finding the Funds: Thinking creatively and looking beyond the obvious to fund your projects ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/finding-the-funds-find-the-funds-thinking-creatively-and-looking-beyond-the-obvious-to-fund-your-projects-with-susan-eldridge ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/finding-the-funds-find-the-funds-thinking-creatively-and-looking-beyond-the-obvious-to-fund-your-projects-with-susan-eldridge ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Find The Funds: Thinking creatively and looking beyond the obvious to fund your projects
Trusts and foundations are one way to fund your projects, but the funding rounds are extremely competitive and getting feedback on your submission is almost impossible. It can feel like a black box. Join musician, entrepreneur and educator Susan Eldridge (Notable Values) for a special session on thinking creatively about project funding.
The session will cover topics including:&nbsp;&nbsp;

reverse engineering your ideas
creating a problem statement
articulating the non-arts value of your project&nbsp;
the difference between a good idea and a good business idea

Bring a pen and paper - you'll want to make notes at this exciting Q and A workshop session.
There will also be opportunities for you to ask questions, so have them ready or submit them in advance!



Susan Eldridge is a serial inventor of ideas and projects that change the lives of musicians. As a speaker, writer, and teacher... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Taking care of your mental health as you build your career  ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-as-you-build-your-career-with-dr-george-musgrave ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-as-you-build-your-career-with-dr-george-musgrave ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Take an hour out of your morning to&nbsp;Join Dr George Musgrave (co-author of Can Music Make You Sick?) for a Q and A discussion exploring musicians' mental health, and how to take care of yourself as you build your career.
This coffee break session puts your questions centre stage: ask (or anonymously submit) your own&nbsp;questions in a relaxed, conversational space, and benefit from the insights of industry experts.


Dr. George Musgrave FRSA studies the psychological experiences and working conditions of creative careers, with a current focus on mental health and wellbeing in the music industry. He co-led a major research project entitled 'Can Music Make You Sick?' alongside Sally Anne Gross on mental health and the music industry exploring the links between anxiety/depression and precarious work, the book of which was an Amazon Number 1 Best Seller in the Sociology of Work. He has also done work on ethical decision-making by music managers, and wellbeing in the gig economy. H... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Career window-shopping: making sense of your career options in a busy and uncertain world ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/career-window-shopping-making-sense-of-your-career-options-in-a-busy-and-uncertain-world ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/career-window-shopping-making-sense-of-your-career-options-in-a-busy-and-uncertain-world ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Career window-shopping: making sense of your career options in a busy and uncertain world.
Building a career as a musician has a lot of uncertainty attached. You may find yourself asking questions such as &lsquo;where do I go now?&rsquo; or &lsquo;what exactly is my plan?&rsquo; It can be fun: a time to reinvent yourself or try new things. But it can also be confusing. The possibilities can feel endless&hellip; or non-existent.&nbsp;
In the first of YCAT&rsquo;s Bootcamp coffee break sessions, join Dr Kate Blackstone, YCAT&rsquo;s new project manager, for a Q and A session about career decision-making.&nbsp;
Find out:

Why not having a plan might actually be a good thing
Why your life might be more like a Disney film than you think
Why making career decisions is a lot like buying a new coat&hellip;

Coffee break sessions put your questions centre stage: ask (or submit in advance) your own&nbsp;questions in a relaxed, conversational space, and benefit from the insights of indus... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:31:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Funding focus with Manchester Collective ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/funding-focus-with-manchester-collective ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/funding-focus-with-manchester-collective ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Drawing on their extensive experience of raising money for creative projects, Adam Szabo&nbsp;(Chief Executive) and Linda Begbie (Development Director) from Manchester Collective lead a special session on fundraising.&nbsp;
  
The session will cover topics including:

who to approach for funding&nbsp;
advice and no-nos for writing a successful project funding application
reflections on the Manchester Collective's own experiences
nurturing individual donors
innovative approaches to fundraising

There will be the opportunity to ask questions during the session, or you are welcome to submit them in advance when you register.
  
About Manchester Collective

Known for their experimental programming and daring collaborations, the work of Manchester Collective has expanded at breakneck speed since their formation in 2016. They now play in concert halls, warehouses and factory spaces in 18 cities across Europe and the UK, performing a combination of cutting edge contemporary musi... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:44:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Group coaching: CV and biography focus with Marion Friend ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/ycat-coaching-cv-and-biography ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/ycat-coaching-cv-and-biography ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Please&nbsp;note change of date from initial listing. This event is now taking place on Tuesday 11 May 2021, 11am - 1pm

Your CV and biography are valuable tools when first introducing yourself to promoters, audition panels and employers, so how do you ensure that yours stand out for the right reasons?
  
This interactive session will provide professional guidance and personalised&nbsp;feedback to support you in describing your strengths and experience. Topics will&nbsp;include:



Tailoring your materials to each opportunity


The key areas to include in your CV and biography and their relevance


What is less important to include


How to structure your CV and biography effectively


Constructing a covering letter for an application&nbsp;



You will have the opportunity for brief feedback on your materials following the session.&nbsp; 
  
Tuesday 11 May 2021, 11am - 1pm, over Zoom
*Group capacity: max. 16 participants*
  


Marion Friend MBE
Having be... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 13:43:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Coffee Break Session with Lizzy Frost (Artist Manager at Sulivan Sweetland Ltd) ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/coffee-break-session-with-lizzy-frost ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/coffee-break-session-with-lizzy-frost ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Take an hour out of your morning to join one of YCAT&rsquo;s new coffee break sessions!
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Each 1 hour session features a different guest from the music industry, who will discuss their specific area of expertise, how COVID has impacted it, and their thoughts and advice for the future.
The discussion will be led by you - ask (or submit in advance!) your own questions in a relaxed, conversational space, and benefit from the insights of industry experts.
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LIZZY FROST
Sulivan Sweetland is an international artist management company developing the careers of conductors, solo instrumentalists and ensembles all over the world. Lizzy&rsquo;s role includes the management and promotion of world-class artists including Anoushka Shankar, Avi Avital, Chlo&euml; Hanslip, Vivi Vassileva, Leslie Suganandarajah and the vision string quartet. Inspired by mould-breaking musicians and with a taste for unusual instruments, the boutique team at Sulivan Sweetland actively seek out artists who challe... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Coffee Break session with Sam Jackson (Universal Music) ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/coffee-break-session-with-sam-jackson ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/coffee-break-session-with-sam-jackson ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Take an hour out of your morning to join one of YCAT&rsquo;s new coffee break sessions!
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Each 1 hour session features a different guest from the music industry, who will discuss their specific area of expertise, how COVID has impacted it, and their thoughts and advice for the future.
The discussion will be led by you - ask (or submit in advance!) your own questions in a relaxed, conversational space, and benefit from the insights of industry experts.

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SAM JACKSON
As Executive Vice President of the Global Classics &amp; Jazz division of Universal Music Group, Sam&rsquo;s role encompasses international marketing, content creation, brand expansion, digital innovation and strategic communication, working with many of the world's leading artists in their respective fields. Prior to joining Universal, Sam was a Senior Managing Editor at Global Radio, where he ran two of the biggest national commercial radio networks in the UK: Classic FM, which reached 5.8 million listeners ... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Workshop: How to Build and Maintain a Thriving Teaching Studio ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/workshop-how-to-build-and-maintain-a-thriving-teaching-studio ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/workshop-how-to-build-and-maintain-a-thriving-teaching-studio ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ How to Build and Maintain a Thriving Teaching Studio
Workshop and Q&amp;A with Chad Goodman
Tuesday 16 March, 3-4pm (UK time)

Whether you are looking to make a full-time career out of teaching or simply wish to work with a small group of students, this free workshop will provide you with a structured plan and the skills needed to build and maintain a thriving teaching studio.

Topics discussed in this workshop will include:




How to find new students


How to structure lessons based on duration


Choosing the appropriate lesson fee


Writing a lesson contract


Teaching adults versus children (and working with parents)


Group lessons versus individual lessons


Tailoring lessons to the individual




The session will also include a Q&amp;A, so come prepared with questions!
  



 Praised for being "an entrepreneur bringing innovation to classical music" (Forbes), Chad Goodman serves as Conducting Fellow of the New World Symphony and as an Assi... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Plan, Pitch and Programme with Gaetan Le Divelec ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/pitch-plan-and-programme-with-gaetan-le-divelec ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/pitch-plan-and-programme-with-gaetan-le-divelec ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ 
SESSION OUTLINE

As a performer, how do you convince promoters and potential audiences to share your musical journey?
This discussion and workshop will help you to build confidence in approaching venues and ensembles with your concert or project ideas.&nbsp;

Topics will include:

How to prepare, research and target
How to approach venues and festivals
How to communicate your ideas effectively&nbsp;
Embracing the expectations around diverse programming
The impact of COVID-19 on concert planning&nbsp;
Programming for post-COVID


No prior preparation is required for the session, but do come equipped with questions and ideas.

Group capacity: 16 attendees (*4 new places added due to popular demand!*)
  






GAETAN LE DIVELEC&nbsp;was born in Nantes, France, and has lived in London since 1986. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, he worked as a freelance oboist in London before joining the staff at Askonas Holt in 1999. As a Director at Askonas Holt, he m... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:47:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Project Coaching with David Taylor ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/project-coaching-with-david-taylor-2 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/project-coaching-with-david-taylor-2 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Whether you want to get a new idea or project off the ground, or revitalise your current plans, this session will provide you with strategies to stay inspired, motivated and productive.
Within a supportive framework, explore new approaches to defining and refining your project idea, identifying and reaching your audience, and achieving your goals.

Tuesday 2 March 2021, 11am - 12.30pm, over Zoom
*Group capacity: max. 8 participants*
  
The session will include:


An introduction to entrepreneurship


Defining your brand


How to add value to your project


Understanding social media


Creating a social media action plan



  





One of the leading entrepreneurs in the world of classical, David Taylor has built his career on a dynamic and energetic approach to bringing innovation to the arts, leading him to be named on Forbes 30 under 30 Europe 2018 list. Since creating Yorkshire Young Sinfonia, it reached an audience of over 7.5 million people in just 4... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:02:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ New horizons: navigating a changed musical landscape ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/new-horizons ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/new-horizons ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Join our virtual round table and&nbsp;plot your path through a changed musical landscape.
  
Tom McKinney Guitarist, presenter, programme manager
Elena Urioste Violinist, yogi, entrepreneur
Dr Jessica Walker Singer, writer, educator (RAM)
Anna Wolstenholme Flautist, educator (RAM)
Chaired by Helen Carvell, General Manager (YCAT)
 Share their personal experiences of the pandemic, and ask:

What does it mean to be a professional musician right now?
What are the benefits to having a diversified career at the moment, and how can you capitalise on them?
How can musicians remain resilient at this time?
What action can you take now to help shape your future career?

  


The discussion will take place over Zoom, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.

This is a free 21cMusician event by YCAT, in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Music. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:10:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Project Coaching with David Taylor ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/project-coaching-with-david-taylor ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/project-coaching-with-david-taylor ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Whether you want to get a new idea or project off the ground, or revitalise your current plans, this session will provide you with strategies to stay inspired, motivated and productive.
Within a supportive framework, explore new approaches to defining and refining your project idea, identifying and reaching your audience, and achieving your goals.

Tuesday 8 December 2020, 11am - 12.30pm, over Zoom
*Group capacity: max. 8 participants*







David Taylor
One of the leading entrepreneurs in the world of classical, David Taylor has built his career on a dynamic and energetic approach to bringing innovation to the arts, leading him to be named on Forbes 30 under 30 Europe 2018 list. Since creating Yorkshire Young Sinfonia, it reached an audience of over 7.5 million people in just 4 years, with coverage including the BBC Radio 4 documentary 'Birth of an Orchestra'. David is in demand as a consultant, speaker, and content creator. Along his journey, he has become passionate ab... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:33:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Starting from Scratch webinar ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/starting-from-scratch ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/starting-from-scratch ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ This event has now ended, but you can watch a recording of the discussion here.

Brimming with ideas for new creative projects, but not sure where to start? Join arts entrepreneur David Taylor in discussion with prominent musicians who have founded their own ensembles and festivals. Violinist Rakhi Singh and cellist Adam Szabo (Manchester Collective), pianist Alisdair Hogarth (The Prince Consort), and violinist Marije Johnston (Navarra String Quartet, Weesp Chamber Music Festival) will share the thrills and frustrations of getting new initiatives off the ground, and some of the tips they have picked up along the way.&nbsp;

There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.

This is a free 21cMusician event by YCAT.
   ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Career Coaching with Marion Friend  ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/career-coaching-with-marion-friend ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/career-coaching-with-marion-friend ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Whether you are starting out in your career, reaching a crossroads, or in need of a pit stop, 21cMusician career coaching is here to help you plan your next steps. This session provides a supportive space to look afresh at opportunities, renew your focus and motivation, and build confidence. We will think together about some of the decisions and challenges that musicians face, and explore new approaches to defining, questioning and achieving your career goals.&nbsp;
Tuesday 24 November 2020, 11am - 12.30pm, over Zoom
*Group capacity: max. 12 participants*






Marion Friend MBE

Having begun her career after Cambridge University as a teacher and freelance musician, Marion held senior management positions in prestigious organisations for over twenty-five years, including as Director of Junior Trinity at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and at Wigmore Hall, BBC Television Music and Arts and Philharmonia Orchestra. She is an artistic and quality assessor for Art... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:41:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Career Coaching with Michael Garvey  ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/career-coaching-with-michael-garvey ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/career-coaching-with-michael-garvey ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Whether you are starting out in your career, reaching a crossroads, or in need of a pit stop, 21cMusician career coaching is here to help you plan your next steps. This session provides a supportive space to look afresh at opportunities, renew your focus and motivation, and build confidence. We will think together about some of the decisions and challenges that musicians face, and explore new approaches to defining, questioning and achieving your career goals.&nbsp;
Tuesday 27 October 2020, 10 - 11.15am, over Zoom
*Group capacity: max. 5 participants*
  







Michael Garvey
Michael is an experienced leader across the arts and cultural sectors. He has run a number of orchestras in the UK and managed not for profit organisations, as well as having been a member of the BBC's executive team in Wales. He is a founding member of the Cardiff Music Board where he focuses his attention on the role that music education can play for the city, together with nurturing next generation ... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:20:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Get Savvy with Social Media ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/get-savvy-with-social-media ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/get-savvy-with-social-media ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to welcome Classic FM&rsquo;s Digital Managing Editor, Rosie Pentreath, for a musicians&rsquo; webinar and Q&amp;A&nbsp;on Tuesday 22 September at 5pm.
Discussing how to create strong social media content,&nbsp;Rosie will cover topics including:


The relative strengths of different social media platforms&nbsp;


Tips on creating content which stands out for the right reasons&nbsp;


Devising a strategy which works for you


Ideal posting frequency and length


How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people's appetite for and receptiveness to digital content


There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.




Classic FM&rsquo;s digital platforms have gained a huge following through their engaging, interactive, relevant and often witty content.&nbsp;
Since 2019, Rosie has been leading Classic FM's digital team &ndash; managing, editing and producing news and features for ClassicFM.com, campaigns for Classic FM's social ... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Live-streamed yoga class for musicians ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/yoga-for-musicians ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/yoga-for-musicians ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT mini masterclass series presents an essential lockdown yoga class, specially designed for musicians.&nbsp;
This live-stream event has now ended, but you can still watch Matthew's class here!

Viola and violin player Matthew Jones enjoys a diverse career as soloist and chamber musician, Head of Chamber Music at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and an experienced teacher of the Alexander Technique, Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. This 45 minute yoga class is suitable for any level, and tailored to address the specific needs of musicians through exercises for both mind and body.


   ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:56:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Music industry speed-dating! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/music-industry-speed-dating2 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/music-industry-speed-dating2 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT&rsquo;s Sounding Board offers a return of the &lsquo;Industry Speed Dating&rsquo; seminar &ndash; an opportunity for you to engage in one-on-one discussions with a panel of eight professionals in the Industry.

Whether you are a music graduate or young professional just starting out, this seminar is open to everyone!&nbsp; Come with your questions and curiosity to explore areas of the business from career consultation, musicians fixing and commercial management, from publishing, programming and education, to PR consultation and financial planning.&nbsp; Places are limited!&nbsp; Your expert panellists are:

Career advice/coaching:&nbsp;Trudy Wright, career consultant
Programming/venue:&nbsp;Carol Cristiani, South Bank Centre
Education/different audiences:&nbsp;Nina Swann, Live Music Now
Commissioning/publishing:&nbsp;Hannah Waddell, Boosey &amp; Hawkes
Extras Fixer &ndash; TV/commercials:&nbsp;Kathleen Ross, Classical Vision
Commercial agent:&nbsp;Sybille Jackson, Hazard ... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:32:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Fundraising Fears Resolved ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/fundraising-fears-resolved ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/fundraising-fears-resolved ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Join YCAT and a panel of experts to discuss Fundraising.

The prospect of finding funds can at first seem daunting and topics discussed will include:

How to fund a project or further study
Where to look for funding
How to write an application.

This will be followed by a Q &amp; A session and networking drinks.
Elizabeth Loudon &ndash;&nbsp;Prospero Partners
Bex Ransom &ndash;&nbsp;Help Musicians UK
Kieran Jones &ndash;&nbsp;YCAT (chair)

Fundraising Fears Resolved seminar: 1 hour Q&amp;A:&nbsp;30 mins Post-seminar: drinks and networking Cost: &pound;5
All welcome! Tickets are limited
 ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:33:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Pitching a project workshop ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/pitching-a-project-workshop ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/pitching-a-project-workshop ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ This free workshop is intended for those with an established music-focused project. The panellists will offer feedback and guidance on presenting ideas effectively, and advice on approaching and pitching to promoters. Spaces are limited to 6 and priority will be given to those on the Sounding Board project mentoring scheme.
Attendees will be expected to prepare a short pitch for their project, which will be discussed as part of the session. The workshop is intended to provide an encouraging and informal space in which to develop ideas, rather than a Dragon&rsquo;s Den-style inquisition! ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:33:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Stand Out! Making your mark as a performer in a competitive industry ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/stand-out-making-your-mark-as-a-performer-in-a-competitive-industry ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/stand-out-making-your-mark-as-a-performer-in-a-competitive-industry ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Join&nbsp;Jess Gillam&nbsp;(saxophonist),&nbsp;Ashutosh Khandekar&nbsp;(Editor-in-Chief, Opera Now)&nbsp;Ben Rayfield&nbsp;(Managing Director, Rayfield Allied) and&nbsp;Tamsin Waley-Cohen&nbsp;(violinist) and&nbsp;Alasdair Tait&nbsp;(Chief Executive, YCAT) in a panel discussion and Q&amp;A, followed by networking drinks.
Thursday 25 October&nbsp;at&nbsp;2pm, at the&nbsp;Royal Overseas League in London
Topics covered will include:
&ndash; Advice for standing out in the more &lsquo;crowded markets&rsquo; as a pianist, violinist or singer &ndash; Advice for building a career with a less common solo instrument &ndash; How important is online presence / networking / choice of repertoire? &ndash; Is it enough to just be good at your instrument? &ndash; How to approach promoters, journalists and venues in ways that will grab their interest &ndash; How to use social media effectively
Contact us if you would like to submit questions in advance, and to let us know what panel topics you want ... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:33:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Be Your Own Agent ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/be-your-own-agent ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/be-your-own-agent ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Worried about your first steps as a freelance musician? Join other freelancers and our panel of experts for key insights to help you make career decisions and ask your questions.

Panellists include:&nbsp;Etta Morgan&nbsp;(Askonas Holt),&nbsp;Atholl Swainston-Harrison&nbsp;(International Artists Managers&rsquo; Association),&nbsp;Emma-Jane Wyatt&nbsp;(EJ-Arts) and&nbsp;Alasdair Tait&nbsp;(YCAT) in a panel discussion and Q&amp;A, followed by networking drinks.
Tuesday 29 October&nbsp;at&nbsp;2.30pm, at the&nbsp;Jerwood Space, Space 8
Topics will include:
&ndash; What is the role of an agent?
&ndash;&nbsp;What opportunities do I want that I feel I can&rsquo;t get without extra help? 
&ndash; Do I need an agent to approach promoters
&ndash; What makes a career attractive to prospective agents?
&ndash; How to approach promoters, journalists and venues in ways that will grab their interest
&ndash; How to use social media effectively
Contact us at info@ycat.co.uk if you would like... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:34:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Music industry speed-dating! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/music-industry-speed-dating ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/music-industry-speed-dating ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT&rsquo;s Sounding Board offers a return of the &lsquo;Industry Speed Dating&rsquo; seminar: an opportunity for you to engage in one-to-one discussions with a panel of eight professionals in the industry.

Whether you are a music graduate or young professional just starting out, this seminar is open to everyone!&nbsp; Come with your questions and curiosity to explore areas of the business from career consultation, musicians fixing and commercial management, from publishing, programming and education, to PR consultation and financial planning. Places are limited!
Date 
Monday 9th December
Venue 
Royal Overseas League, Princess Alexandra Hall,&nbsp;Park Place, St James&rsquo;s Street,&nbsp;SW1A 1LR. 
Time
15:00-17:00
 Tickets
&pound;5 which includes networking drinks. Places are strictly limited.&nbsp; Immediate booking highly recommended!

With special thanks to the Royal Overseas League for the use of the Princess Alexandra Hall.
 ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:35:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Music Industry ‘Speed Dating’ Returns! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/music-industry-speed-dating-returns ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/Events/music-industry-speed-dating-returns ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Join YCAT and a host of industry experts on this special event, where you will have the chance to receive one-on-one advice on a host of topics, including fundraising, career development, PR and marketing, publicity materials, recording, artist management, commercial opportunities in the arts and much more.

Panellists include: Marion Friend &ndash; coach and consultant Imogen Lewis Holland &ndash; Askonas Holt John Robinson &ndash; ISM Kathleen Ross &ndash; Classical Vision Mel Spencer &ndash; Royal Opera House Alexander Van Ingen &ndash; Academy of Ancient Music and Champs Hill Records Alasdair Tait &ndash; YCAT Kieran Jones &ndash; Fundraising, YCAT
You are encouraged to bring copies of publicity materials, fundraising applications or other relevant materials, and most importantly come with lots of questions!
The session is followed by Christmas networking drinks.
Tuesday 11 December 4.00-5.30pm All welcome. Tickets are limited. &pound;5
We are delighted to be holding this eve... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:35:51 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>