Since its inception in 2010, the Young Audiences Music Awards have stood as a pinnacle of celebrating excellence in the field of live music experiences for young audiences. We are beyond excited to continue our journey of discovering and promoting the absolute best musical productions for kids and youth from all around the world!
The 2023 YAMA Nominees have been meticulously selected from a pool of over 70 submissions, representing a remarkable 30 countries! The sheer talent and diversity showcased in this incredible array of productions is nothing short of astonishing.
Voting is now open for the YAMA Public Choice Award!
The 16 nominees are now all online at www.yamawards.org. As is tradition, the production with the most votes on the 9th of November at 18:00 CET will win the YAMA Public Choice Award. Be sure to cast your vote and support your favourite productions!
The Public Choice winner, as well as the winners of the other categories, will be revealed at the YAMawards Ceremony, a highly anticipated event set to unfold in the vibrant city of Tatui, Brazil on the 9th of November 2023, during the YAMsession 2023.
So, without further ado, the international YAMawards juries have nominated the following outstanding productions in their respective categories:
NOMINEES BEST LARGE ENSEMBLE
- Rune Thorsteinsson Patchwork & Ensemble Reflektor - Rune Thorsteinsson (Denmark)
- Kadanz - Hopfrog Fanfare (Belgium)
- In Sync - Mishmash Productions & Scottish Ensemble (UK)
NOMINEES BEST SMALL ENSEMBLE
- Abraham Reunion - Den Kulturelle Skolesekken I Viken (Norway)
- Musiikkisirkus Avain Hukassa - Susanna Liinamaa (Finland)
- Freestyle Classics - Akhtamar Quartet (Belgium)
NOMINEES BEST PARTICIPATORY PROJECT
- Let’s Send Music Into Space - Golden Record Team (Iceland)
- At Your Doorstep - Windybrow Arts Centre/Market Theatre Foundation (South Africa)
- Superzero, Baby - Musiktheater An Der Wien | Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (Austria)
NOMINEES BEST SCHOOL CONCERT
- Kvittrande Klanger - Woodpeckers Recorder Quartet (Sweden)
- Trio Oro In Concert - Trio Oro (Norway)
- Heartbeat - Heartbeat Group (Denmark)
NOMINEES BEST OPERA CONCERT
- Tschick - Road Opera - Vienna State Opera (Austria)
- Kruistocht (Crusade) - Kopergietery & Opera Ballet Vlaanderen (Belgium)
- Curiosa - Theater de Spiegel Vzw (Belgium)
- The Wish Gatherer - English Touring Opera (UK)
To attend the YAMsession - and YAMawards Ceremony - please register online at www.yamsession.org.
Vote now at www.yamawards.org/videos!