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Auditions

Our auditions are a great way to see what NYGE has to offer.

ROUND 1 – submit a video of yourself playing two contrasting pieces, this round is FREE!

ROUND 2 – Guitarists selected to go through to round 2 will be invited to spend a day with NYGE at our SUMMER Residential, there will be an audition fee of £30 if selected for this stage.

It’s really important to us that your audition is a positive experience.  You will receive detailed feedback about your video performance, whatever the result.

2025 auditions

Auditions are NOW OPEN for our NYGE ensembles in London, Birmingham and Cardiff.

There are 2 rounds. The First Round is a FREE video audition. Our Artistic team will then invite successful auditionees to progress to spend a day with NYGE for our Second Round at our SUMMER course at Dean Close School, Cheltenham.

Video auditions

We would like to hear you play 2 contrasting pieces on your video. Once you have recorded them, please complete the form below and send your video via WeTransfer (Free) to auditions@guitarcircus.org.uk

You will receive detailed feedback about your performance via email, and a decision on whether you have been invited to progress to the Second Round.

Apply today

Before you start your application you should have to hand:

  • A digital passport sized photo
  • Details of your most recent exam (if applicable)
  • Your current repertoire
  • Current guitar teacher’s name

 

Application Terms & Conditions can be found here.

Information

Applicants for NYGE regional ensembles must be aged 12-18 on 1st September 2025 and for the NYGE Fellowship must be aged 18-26 on 1st September 2025. All applicants will receive written feedback and those who progress to round 2 will receive information once auditions have closed.

Deadline for video submission

23rd June 2025

Round 2 – Dean Close School, Cheltenham

28th July 2025

Making a payment

Round 1 is free, if selected for round 2 there will be an audition fee of £30.

  • Payment reference: NYGEAUD followed by applicants Full Name
  • Account name: GUITAR CIRCUS LTD
  • Account No: 43692810
  • Sort code: 60-83-71

 

If for any reason you encounter problems with payment please do get in touch at auditions@guitarcircus.org.uk.

 

Everyone is friendly and is looking forward to having you share your music with us! It’s really natural to be nervous but embrace that experience and try to enjoy it.

    Audition Application Form

    PLEASE COMPLETE ALL FIELDS

    Which venue would you be interested in attending monthly rehearsals at?

    I confirm I can attend monthly rehearsals and both Easter and Summer Residential courses

    If you have auditioned before please tell us for which ensemble and which year?

    Applicant Details

    First Name

    Last Name

    Address

    Address (cont)

    City

    County

    Postcode/Zip

    Student Email

    Date Of Birth

    Number of Years Playing

    Most recent practical exam grade

    Exam Board

    Do you read standard music notation?

    Current pieces you are studying (title - composer)

     

    Parent/Guardian Details

    First Name

    Last Name

    Contact Number

    Mobile

    Email

    Relationship to Student

     

    Guitar Teacher

    An audition is a snapshot of each guitarist who applies for a place in the National Youth Guitar Ensemble. In order for our audition panel to gain as full a picture as possible of each candidate, we highly value a musical reference from your current guitar teacher.

    Please complete details of your guitar teacher below and send them a link to our online form at guitarcircus.org.uk/reference when you have submitted your application. The link will also be sent to you in your confirmation email.

    First Name

    Last Name

    City

    Applicant Supporting Comments

    (Details about your performing experience, why you would like to join NYGE and what you think you would bring to the ensemble)

    Additional Information

    Do you have any special requirements?

    Do you require disabled access?

    Additional Notes

    Where did you hear about the NYGE auditions?

    IMPORTANT

    The applicant has read and accepts the Terms & Conditions.


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    Thank you. Don't forget to send this link to your guitar teacher so that they can give you an online reference!

    guitarcircus.org.uk/reference

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