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NYMT / BYMT 2021

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 01/02/2021 11:09

Starting a new thread for NYMT / BYMT hopefuls in 2021.

DD13 is auditioning for NYMT for the second time as stage performer and as musician. We just received an invite to the next round (online workshops).

She was gutted that Covid put a stop to her show (Imaginary) last year so we are keeping everything crossed that she gets another shot.

We've also booked a BYMT audition and she's already in the musician pool there so hopefully a show of some sort this year if we get some kind of normality back again...

Anyone else out there?

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Newgirls · 15/04/2021 18:19

How do we look at when the uploads were viewed pls? Our musician upload has 12 views and sure I only watched maybe 2-3 times?! We haven’t heard anything though.

Paddleroundthepier · 15/04/2021 15:55

Waiting here too for musician outcome, DD was selected last year and hasn't heard anything yet but can see how many views her audition video has had! January - April is a long time to wait with no communication. They did indicate on musician submissions that there might be 'call backs' for musicians (informal chat on Zoom?) but it doesn't seem like this has happened yet - anyone?

chaperonemum · 15/04/2021 12:16

I agree with rather knowing a 'no' early on.
BYMT could be another week yet, we've moved on to other opportunities and are focusing on those.

DalekFan · 15/04/2021 12:15

@doesanybodyhaveamap

It's soul destroying. On balance, I favour the NYMT approach of sending out no emails first (when it works) as then at least you aren't hanging on in hope for ages only to get a no.
Yes, totally agree @doesanybodyhaveamap. To get a no now will be gutting. Would rather they sent them out first.
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doesanybodyhaveamap · 15/04/2021 11:53

It's soul destroying. On balance, I favour the NYMT approach of sending out no emails first (when it works) as then at least you aren't hanging on in hope for ages only to get a no.

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DalekFan · 15/04/2021 11:25

@doesanybodyhaveamap @Operagirl1 We're still waiting to hear from BYMT also. Losing the will to live now! Why is it taking so long?

Pinkstargazer12 · 14/04/2021 20:07

Thanks @Biscuitsneeded fingers crossed the wait isn’t too long. Not sure my nerves can take it!!

Belshels · 14/04/2021 19:59

I've seen a couple of yes's for BYMT on a Facebook group a couple of weeks ago, at the time they weren't told the show just that it was a yes. Then today I know a boy got into Nightshade and then there's the girl on their social media.
I've not heard of any no's at all yet though🤔

Biscuitsneeded · 14/04/2021 19:15

@Pinkstargazer12, glad your DD has uploaded! In answer to your question about how long might it take to hear, I'm loath to pronounce as this year has been so different. Usually NYMT are pretty quick after recalls but I suppose the addition of taped submissions this year might mean they take longer comparing them all again after the sessions... I don't think we're talking many weeks - maybe 1-2 weeks (it's normally only a few days so that's me adding a bit of leeway)?
@Operagirl1 I don't know much about BYMT but when DS auditioned a few years ago the results came out show by show, so just because some people have had good news already doesn't mean there won't be good news for your DD.

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 14/04/2021 18:56

I've heard of a couple (not known to me personally) and they've tweeted about a participant today saying they will be in 'Nightshade' this year.

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Operagirl1 · 14/04/2021 18:54

Does anyone know of someone getting a yes from BYMT this season?

Operagirl1 · 14/04/2021 18:53

We're waiting to hear from BYMT

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 14/04/2021 18:06

Anyone hearing anything from BYMT? They said they were hoping to let everyone know by the end of this week. Fearing another no here...

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aplo · 14/04/2021 17:54

Finally my older DS has his tapes in, he is always a last minute person and I always have to bite my tongue!
Younger DS has already had views on his tape.

Pinkstargazer12 · 14/04/2021 16:05

Self tapes done Smile
DD struggled with one of the songs so who knows what will happen! She’s busy learning the dance and script extracts. Oolong forward to the recall on Sunday. Any idea how long decisions are likely to take? I suppose it’s the million dollar question!

nearlyhomealone · 14/04/2021 08:13

Ours have had views. There's a small icon that looks like a chart that takes you to YouTube Analytics. You can even slice it up to see how long each video was viewed for and more. (I work in analytics, thus can't help myself!) I'm not sure being over analytical is helpful in any way! Thankfully DS has no idea I'm checking.

aplo · 13/04/2021 21:48

I've just uploaded my younger DS's tapes now. He had a lot to do over the weekend and was too tired after school and a French horn lesson yesterday to do anything constructive but flew through them all today.
@Jamsanmum I find if I check on a different device than the one I uploaded on I can see views even if unlisted - or sometimes I go in to view again and it refreshes. I know two people who uploaded Henrietta tapes early on Sunday have had views, I would reckon they will try and view as many as possible before the weekend but may view some afterwards too.

Biscuitsneeded · 13/04/2021 21:38

I have no idea how that works TBH. I am a novice at this way of doing things.

Jamsanmum · 13/04/2021 21:20

Can you see if your video has been viewed even when the video is ‘unlisted’? The last video (1st round) has had no views by anyone other than me (!) and i had ignorantly assumed that was because you can’t see who’s viewed it if its unlisted..?!? ... or am i looking at the wrong bit..? 🤦🏻‍♀️

Biscuitsneeded · 13/04/2021 20:59

But don't panic if they haven't been viewed! Different creatives will working at different times. They might even look at them after the recalls - who knows?

nearlyhomealone · 13/04/2021 20:27

No acknowledgment, but as we are uploading to Youtube we can see they’ve been viewed.

Jamsanmum · 13/04/2021 20:26

@Biscuitsneeded thanks - will take your word for it and resist emailing!!!

Biscuitsneeded · 13/04/2021 19:56

No we haven't, unless DS hasn't told me, but the email trouble seems to be all the other way! I've never not had an enquiries@ email not 'land' correctly.
If you've been sending and receiving emails fine until now I wouldn't worry too much.

Jamsanmum · 13/04/2021 19:41

For those submitting nymt recall tapes - have you had an acknowledgment to say link received...? paranoid with the email problems they’ve had that my email might not have been received- but don’t want to chase and be unnecessarily annoying!!!

Biscuitsneeded · 13/04/2021 08:39

@Jojoscircus I'm afraid it does seem that your email may have gone astray, or maybe into your junk? I would definitely follow up today.