Contribute your ideas and help to shape a unique BBC orchestra concert in Nottingham
The BBC Concert Orchestra is coming to Nottingham on Monday 10 November 2025, and want young people to help shape the music for this incredible event! Even better—it’ll be broadcast nationwide on BBC Radio 3 the following Friday.
Published on 13 March 2025
Categories: Current students; NTU Arts; Staff;
This is a unique opportunity for young people (aged 14 - 19 or in full-time education) in Nottingham, to work with the world-famous BBC Concert Orchestra and contribute to the programming of this exciting event. There are two ways to get involved.
1. Send in ideas for music to be played
Whether you love film scores, classical, pop, gaming music, or musical theatre, this is your chance to make your mark and the BBC are keen to hear your ideas.
Complete the online form by Monday 31 March 2025.
2. Join the Young Concert Programmers' Group
The BBC are putting together a Young Concert Programmers’ Group – a team of young people from Nottingham who will take these ideas and build them into a concert programme.
You don’t need to be a musician – just creative, passionate about music, and full of ideas. You’ll get to work with music pros from the BBC and Royal Concert Hall to design a concert that truly represents young people in Nottingham. You might even get the chance to introduce music on national radio!
The BBC Concert Orchestra can play anything – from epic symphonies to Strictly Come Dancing soundtracks and collaborations with stars like Sam Smith and Celeste. Now, it’s your turn to decide what they’ll play next.
Who can apply?
- Anyone aged 14-19 or in full-time education.
- You must be available for the first meeting on Wednesday 7 May
(5 - 6.30 pm), taking place in person in Nottingham or online.
How to apply
Send a short intro (max 250 words) about who you are and why you want to be involved. Complete the online application form by Tuesday 15 April 2025.
Questions?
Get in touch with the NTU Arts team – ntuarts@ntu.ac.uk.