The Young Audience Music (YAM) Awards 2026

Applications are now open for The Young Audience Music (YAM) Awards 2026, an initiative that celebrates excellence in live music for children and youth.

🎤 About YAM Awards

The YAM Awards aim to highlight artistic quality, innovation, and meaningful audience engagement through diverse performance formats. It encourages participation from:

• Soloists
• Ensembles
• Orchestras
• Operas
• Schools

💰 Benefits of YAM Awards

Winners of the YAM Awards will receive cash prizes (€1000) in the following categories:

• Best Small Ensemble (€1000)
• Best Large Ensemble – Groups of 8+ / Orchestras, etc. (€1000)
• Best Opera – Powered by RESEO (The European Network for Opera, Music & Dance Education) (€1000)
• Ebbe Høyrup’s Best School Concert (€1000)
• Best Participatory Project – Projects where the participation of young audiences or the process is the main focus (€1000)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the YAM Awards, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be soloists, ensembles, orchestras, or organizations producing live music for audiences under 18 years old.
• Applicants can submit their own productions or nominate other deserving works.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 08 May, 2026
• Interested applicants can visit the official application website to apply.

🌟 Opportunity Details

For more information, visit the official YAM Awards website.

• Best Small Ensemble (€1000)
• Best Large Ensemble – Groups of 8+ / Orchestras, etc. (€1000)
• Best Opera – Powered by RESEO (The European Network for Opera, Music & Dance Education) (€1000)
• Ebbe Høyrup’s Best School Concert (€1000)
• Best Participatory Project – Projects where the participation of young audiences / the process is the main focus (€1000)