Britten Pears - Young Artist Programme
Britten Pears are looking for outstanding emerging young artists (18 or over) interested in exciting opportunities to further refine their skills and gain valuable input from industry professionals.
Generally, young artists come on our courses once they have either graduated from formal training or are finishing their education, however there is no fixed upper age limit to apply.
Being early career can look different for different artists, and Britten Pears embrace those that have taken non-traditional routes in their training.
- There are no course fees, and Britten Pears cover international and UK travel along with local accommodation in Aldeburgh.
- There are no application fees.
- Britten Pears currently have opportunities for singers, collaborative pianists, chamber ensembles, composers and contemporary performance artists on our 2025–26 programme.
Learn more about the Young Artist Programme, check out the video below:
2025–26 Courses:
Building a Recital Programme
- Led by Roderick Williams, Malcolm Martineau and Julia Faulkner this eight-day residential course offers the chance to reimagine your approach to the song recital programme. Open to singers and collaborative pianists.
Composition, Alternative Performance and Performance Art (CAPPA)
- This seven-day course is for makers in sound who are passionate contributors to new original work. Led by Larry Goves, Sarah Hennies and players of The House of Bedlam ensemble, participants will make and discuss new work together (and apart), working towards a showcase at the Aldeburgh Festival in 2026.
Chamber Music in Residence
- A series of two-week residencies for existing chamber ensembles, focussed on time and space to develop as a group at our creative campus in the Suffolk countryside. A residency will include two performances in our long-established Friday lunchtime concert series at Aldeburgh’s Jubilee Hall.
Learn more on how to apply, and apply for the Britten Pears - Young Artist Programme here.
Applications must be submitted before 1pm (UK Time) on Monday 17 February 2025.