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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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Operagirl1 · 14/04/2021 18:54

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

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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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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.

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🤔

Pinkstargazer12 · 14/04/2021 20:07

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

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?

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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 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.
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.

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?

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.

Yr10mom · 15/04/2021 18:26

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Newgirls · 15/04/2021 18:37

How do you work out how long they were viewed for?

Yr10mom · 15/04/2021 19:10

I go in YT studio

chaperonemum · 16/04/2021 10:03

Anyone who's waiting heard from BYMT yet either way?

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 16/04/2021 10:05

Nope

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DalekFan · 16/04/2021 10:17

Nada!

Operagirl1 · 16/04/2021 10:22

No

Yr10mom · 16/04/2021 10:28

nooo.....

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 16/04/2021 10:45

Anyone fancy sticking their head above the parapet and emailing....? I daren't do it again!!!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 16/04/2021 10:47

Not sure if this has any bearing at all, but don't we all have DD's aged around 12-14?? (Except I know Janet25 and Yr10mom are waiting on musician).

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Janet25 · 16/04/2021 11:06

I emailed Frances regarding musicians but not had any reply.

chaperonemum · 16/04/2021 11:14

I asked and was told they should all have a response by end next week as they are coming out in batches. And yes my DD is 13.

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 16/04/2021 11:34

Argh! They said to me on Monday that we'd know by today... it just keeps moving 😩

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chaperonemum · 16/04/2021 11:40

I know. It's a pain. I had to ask because I had to book my annual leave.

If my DD gets offered something it'll all depend on whether I can get her there as to whether she can do it.