MUSIC FOR YOUTH PROMS

Every November, the Music for Youth Proms showcases the brilliance of young musicians from across the whole UK. Known for its electric atmosphere and diverse musical performances, each night, over 1000 amazing young musicians perform on the iconic Royal Albert Hall stage in ensembles, bands, and choirs large and small. From orchestral classics to traditional folk and roots and from big band jazz to big sound rock and pop, there’s something for everyone!

Showcasing the brilliance of young musicians from across the UK.

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• Performances by the next generation of young musicians

An exciting programme of live performances from young people selected from thousands across the UK (full line‑up to be announced later in the year).

• Creative Project

An extraordinary collaboration between Music for Youth, BBC Ten Pieces, ABRSM and the Royal Albert Hall. The Creative Project brings together thousands of young musicians to perform 3 special musical works, including a brand-new BBC Ten Pieces commission, premiered every year at the event. This inclusive opportunity is open to groups of young people aged 21 and under, at any level of experience - from first note learners, to advanced players, everyone is welcome!

• Frequencies New Music Residency (ages 16–25)

Participants of our annual Frequencies New Music Residency, will perform their newly arranged pieces at the Proms exploring new artistic approaches, mixing genres and playing with orchestral and contemporary sounds. This culmination of the New Music Residency is one not to miss!

What to look forward to:

Who will be featured at the MFY Proms 2026?

Click on the tabs below to find out who is featured on each night of the MFY Proms 2026.

- Birmingham Schools Jazz Band
- Boston Youth Jazz Orchestra
- Chadsgrove School Open Orchestra
- Dominican College Fortwilliam Chamber Choir
- HONK! Lancashire Youth Street Band
- LAET x The Willow
- Luton Youth Percussion Orchestra
- NMPAT Guys & Dolls
- Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra
- State of Mind
- Walthamstow School for Girls Y11 Steel Pan Band
- Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw Lleisiau'r Llyw
- ACE (Advanced Chamber Ensemble)
- Brentwood Imperial Youth Band
- Chloe Lovell
- Cornwall Youth Jazz Orchestra
- Devon Youth Folk Ensemble
- DJ LU-C
- Finn End of the Wedge
- Iris
- Kirk Boyd
- Love Music Trust Percussion Ensemble
- Milton Keynes Youth Orchestra
- Mountbatten Music Academy Choir
- Oldham Music Centre Youth Choir
- Southampton Youth Wind Band
- TRXTH

Creative Project

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Inspire your young musicians and experience the thrill of performing at the iconic Royal Albert Hall alongside 3000 young singers and instrumentalists, by being part of the Music for Youth Creative Project - an extraordinary creative collaboration between Music for Youth, BBC Ten Pieces, ABRSM and the Royal Albert Hall.

This opportunity is open to groups of young people aged 21 and under, at any level of experience. From first-note learners to advanced players, everyone is welcome.

Find out more about the Creative Project