NYMT/BYMT 2026

[doesanybodyhaveamap]

So with the big reveal of the 50th anniversary programme it feels like a good time to start the 2026 chat!

Here we go again 🥳🥳🥳

Checking back and hoping for some amazing news for the musicians. Hoping you get the results you want soon :)

Question for people who's children have done new musical workshops: If we're told 4pm finish time, is it safe to arrange travel with this in mind? Will there be some sort of a presentation, and if so, would that be before the 4pm pick up time?

Thanks!

DD did a NMW last year - it did finish on whatever time they said on the schedule on every date. The final day had a performance for the parents and I can't remember whether that was after the official finish time. I think the schedule said the official finish was (say) 5pm and then we were told we could come at 4pm for the performance.

I think you'd need to double check the time of the performance and finish time on the last day.

if the workshop finishes at 4pm the family is invited from 3 to watch a performance with all
leaving at 4

Thanks for this, all really interesting. I wondering if they're allowed to audition to audition as a performer in the same year, or just have to choose one path or another...
Good luck to all musicians waiting! Any news yet?
We received DR'S info pack for Unbound this morning- exciting times! I was curious about staff list though - where is Chris?!

Still no news… but a memory popped up on my FB this morning from a few years back and it seems today was the day that year.

We’ve had an email of rejection for musician - just received.

Just to add that this was our first year auditioning and DS enjoyed the process and won’t be overly disappointed. He’ll try again next year.
Good luck to everyone else waiting- sending positive vibes over the airwaves to you all!

Sorry to hear that but do tell him to try again next year. My son was also rejected his first year of auditioning but went on to play for 2 other shows and two concerts with NYMT.

DC has been offered musician on Everyday 😁

Keeping everything crossed for the musicians today x

On a separate note - anyone else concerned about the awful meningitis outbreak in Kent? My heart goes out to all those affected. The Canterbury rehearsals are very close. We got an email from Ben today saying that they were closely monitoring the situation so that was reassuring. I also know that NYMT will put everyone’s safety first. Do you think they would move venues if necessary?

Congratulations to your DC!! Xx

Yes, that was in our email too and has been on my mind. I think there is probably enough time between now and then though to get it under control and I guess all we / they can do is monitor it for now. It's so unbelievably sad and scary. I'm hopeless and can't remember which vaccinations my children have had - is Men B now standard, I know one was introduced about 10 years ago...

I believe that these days a vaccine should be offered to children in year 9. However, mine was never offered this...... I'm also not sure whether that vaccine covers this strand anyway. I will email my doctor's surgery for advice as I think young people can be vaccinated up to age 25. I agree that there is time to properly assess the situation before the 7th arrives. I'm sure a contingency plan will be in development as I know how much care pastoral take with our young people.

@Mumster40 our GP has just posted on Facebook about this. They said, if your child was born before May 2015, they will not have had a vaccination, and a vaccine is not currently available for adults so it’s a case of watching for symptoms.

I’m sure that the pastoral team will be preparing just in case it’s still a problem at Easter. Thoughts with those affected so far, it’s awful.

Hi do NMW have a wide age spread? Will there be a mix of older and younger members or do some skew older/younger. YP has been offered an alternative NMW as couldn't do the original offered and is worried there will be less teens their age having seen offers on instagram etc and it will be younger. TY

I have an adjacent question to the one asked by @nogoingbacktothefuture

My DD is 13 is and doing the Unbound NMW at Easter. I just wondered whether anyone on here has a similar aged child doing this project. She is happy being with people who are older/younger, but I was just interested to know.

Dd is also 13 and doing Unbound! Feel free to message if you wanted to chat or put them in touch! Xx

Is anyone else’s young person doing technical difficulties in hull with Bymt this summer? I have a DD age 16 going.

HI I've DMd you as my DD is going. Thanks

My child is due to attend Easter skills workshop at Canterbury. I have mailed NYMT to check if they have a sense as to when they might make a decision on this. I'm personally a bit weary sending her without having had the MenB vacine, but it understandably isnt available in my area at the moment. I guess all stocks are being directed to Kent at the moment. I believe the vacine needs a week or two to start developing immunity so this might be something that NYMT may want to bear in mind when considering timing around making a decision on this. Must be so worrying for those in the Kent area.

Congratulations @doesanybodyhaveamap!
We've had a musician rejection today too, but same last year then a last minute offer came through (I guess someone must have pulled out). Don't give up hope @GinniMcGinface .

Have DM's again :-)

Hello, can anyone help with how to buy nymt tickets? I've been on the Birmingham Hippodrome website and also NYMT site, but no luck. Both DCs desperate to see Just So! Am I just too early?!

I think it is too early yet.