ELIGIBILITY:

The YAMawards 2024 are officially open and accepting applications in 5 marvellous categories: Best Small Ensemble. Best Large Ensemble, Best Opera, Best School Concert and Best Participatory Project. Soloists, groups, ensembles, operas and orchestras producing live music for audiences under 18 years of age are encouraged to apply for this international honour.

Entries are judged by a professional international jury who base their decision on the quality of music, the quality of performance, the relevance/necessity of the program, audience communication and its international potential.

BENEFIT:

The YAMawards 2024 Categories & Prizes:

Best Small Ensemble – for Young Audiences (€1000)

Best Large Ensemble – for Young Audiences (€1000) (Groups of 8+ / Orchestras / Etc)

Best Opera – for Young Audiences (€1000) Powered by RESEO (The European Network for Opera, Music & Dance Education)

Ebbe Høyrup’s Best School Concert – for Young Audiences (€1000)

Best Participatory Project – with Young Audiences (€1000) (Projects where the participation of young audiences / the process is the main focus)

Public Choice Award (€1000) (Selected from the nominees in each category, decided by online public vote.)