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Getting Noticed

Job application essentials for musicians

Job application essentials for musicians

Some dos and don'ts when writing a job application as a musician... Read more

Published: 25th July, 2023

Updated: 28th October, 2025

Author: Kate Blackstone

Ten tips for how to get on an agent's radar

Ten tips for how to get on an agent's radar

Lizzy Frost shares her music industry advice on what an artist manager looks for and how to get on their radar Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 28th October, 2025

Five tips on how to get your idea picked up by an agent

Five tips on how to get your idea picked up by an agent

Read our five tips on making sure that your idea is picked up by an agent - taken from our coffee session with Tabitha McGrath from Polyarts Management. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2021

Updated: 12th October, 2023

Andrew Ousley on website optimisation for classical musicians

Andrew Ousley on website optimisation for classical musicians

Andrew Ousley of Unison Media tells you what every classical musicians' website needs in order to connect with audiences. Read more

Published: 4th November, 2021

Updated: 12th October, 2023

Author: Kate Blackstone

Nailing it with your audience on Instagram

Nailing it with your audience on Instagram

Digital Marketing expert, Barbara Revesz, shares 10 tips (with user-friendly apps) on how to engage more effectively with your audiences on Instagram. Read more

Published: 15th July, 2021

Updated: 29th January, 2024

Author: Barbara Revesz

Photographer Kaupo Kikkas on publicity photos for musicians

Photographer Kaupo Kikkas on publicity photos for musicians

Our latest mini Masterclass focuses on music photography by Estonian photographer and visual artist, Kaupo Kikkas. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2021

Updated: 12th September, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

Ten tips for promoting yourself online

Ten tips for promoting yourself online

Sam Jackson shares his music industry advice on how to best present yourself online to prospective promoters, record companies and orchestras. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2021

Updated: 12th October, 2023

Guest blog: We Are Here! Stage Director Sophie Gilpin asks what needs to change for women in music?

Guest blog: We Are Here! Stage Director Sophie Gilpin asks what needs to change for women in music?

Stage director Sophie Gilpin discusses the challenges faced by women in music - and what needs to change. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2021

Updated: 12th September, 2023

Video: How to... use social media effectively

Video: How to... use social media effectively

A highlight clip from YCAT's panel discussions offering career advice to young musicians Read more

Published: 20th February, 2020

Updated: 28th August, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

Video: How to... stand out from the crowd

Video: How to... stand out from the crowd

A highlight clip from YCAT's panel discussions offering career advice to young musicians Read more

Published: 20th February, 2020

Updated: 27th August, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

Video: How to... approach an agent or manager

Video: How to... approach an agent or manager

A highlight clip from YCAT's panel discussions offering career advice to young musicians Read more

Published: 20th February, 2020

Updated: 28th August, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

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  • Save the Date: YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts Autumn 2026

    Save the Date: YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts Autumn 2026

    YCAT artists take to the stage at the incredible Wigmore Hall in London. Tickets for the Autumn 2026 series are now on sale!

  • Matteo Cimatti performs at the Philharmonie Berlin

    Matteo Cimatti performs at the Philharmonie Berlin

    YCAT violinist Matteo Cimatti performs in the Philharmonie Berlin's free Wednesday lunchtime concert series, in the foyer of the Main Auditorium.

  • Irène Duval performs with the Maidstone Symphony Orchestra

    Irène Duval performs with the Maidstone Symphony Orchestra

    YCAT violinist Irène Duval opens the Maidstone Symphony Orchestra's 116th season with Bruch's First Violin Concerto, in the first concert of Brian Wright's final year as Music Director.

  • YCAT's Italian residency with the Trio Concept

    YCAT's Italian residency with the Trio Concept

    YCAT's Trio Concept close a five-day residency in Tuscany with a concert at the Forum Fondazione Bertarelli, joined by violist Hélène Clément for Mozart, Campogrande and Brahms.

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