Young Talent Awards

The Young Talent Awards are an important source of funding for outstanding young musicians who are aged 18 or under and in financial need.

Who we can help

Those aged under 18 years of age can apply for an award towards one of the following:

the cost of buying an instrument

music lessons with a private teacher

fees for a Saturday music centre

travel expenses to attend a Saturday music centre

Those aged 18 years of age and about to enter the first year at university or college, can apply towards the cost of buying an instrument.

Applicants should be British or Irish, or have been resident in the UK or Ireland for at least 3 years on the closing date.

In 2009, we distributed over £100,000 to more than 180 musically gifted young people. Awards range from £200 to £1,000.

Read the Stories of previous Young Talent Award recipients Oneke Tebbs and Nicholas McCarthy.

How to apply

The closing date for the Young Talent Awards 2010 has now passed.

Applications will open again in Spring 2011. If you would like to receive an email when these Awards are launched contact awards@helpmusicians.org.uk

Discount for Instrument Purchases

Wre have organised a special deal with several of the UK‘s leading instrument retailers where Young Talent Award recipients can receive a discount on their required instrument’s retail price. If you are an award recipient and would be interested in taking advantage of this offer please contact the retailers below and quote the Young Talent Awards.

JohnPacker Ltd
Woodwind and brass specialist, based in Somerset
Email John Packer Ltd 01823 282 386

Normans
Retailer of a range of musical instruments, equipment and accessories, based in Staffordshire
Email Normans 0800 028 1415

Stringers
Stringed instrument specialist
London: Email Stringers London 0207 727 4338
Edinburgh: Email Stringers Edinburgh 0131 557 5432

The Music Cellar
Retailer of a range of musical instruments and accessories, specialising in woodwind and brass, based in Preston.
Email The Music Cellar 01772 251407

Turners Violins
Specialists in mainly fine old (and some modern) violins, violas, cellos, double basses and bows.
Nottingham: Email Turners Violins Nottingham 0115 943 0333
Birmingham: 0121 772 7708