We are raising funds to support NYOS's 2025 summer tour. Around 100 of Scotland's most talented young musicians will have the incredible opportunity to work with world-class tutors and guest artists and perform in concert halls in Scotland and Europe, including the world premiere of a new concerto.
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NYOS offers exceptional ensemble musicmaking opportunities to young musicians aged 8-22 from across Scotland. Historically, access to these opportunities has not been open to all and many budding young musicians have faced barriers, particularly financial, to participation. The opportunity to perform challenging orchestral repertoire with internationally renowned soloists and conductors is an invaluable stepping stone and transformative experience for a young musician.
NYOS has an extensive bursary programme, reliant on external support. Last year, 49% of orchestra participants were in receipt of some form of bursary support and 22% attended free of charge. We will remove financial barriers to participation, ensuring young people from all backgrounds are able to participate. This ensures young people from groups severely underrepresented in the culture industries are able to develop their craft and supports the future diversification of the sector.

