National Opera Studio

National Opera Studio The UK's leading opera training organisation, providing training to singers and repetiteurs.

The National Opera Studio plays an essential role at the heart of British opera. The NOS is engaged by Arts Council England and the UK’s leading Opera Companies - English National Opera, Glyndebourne, Opera North, the Royal Opera House, Scottish Opera and Welsh National Opera – to provide professional training of the highest quality for singers and répétiteurs who have the potential to become the leading artists of their generation. The successful candidates are selected by the Opera Companies from hundreds of applicants. The training programmes for each artist, which are individually designed to meet their needs and aspirations, are provided by coaches who are the leaders in their disciplines. Young Artists also have regular opportunities to work closely with leading directors and conductors to prepare opera scenes for performance. The intensity of the training programme is designed to create a working environment that reflects the professional opera world. Many
NOS-trained singers have gone on to build successful careers at an international level. NOS-trained répétiteurs now work on the music staff of opera companies.

Emyr's face says it all. Why haven't you applied yet?Singers, you have two days left! The deadline for our Young Artist ...
13/10/2026

Emyr's face says it all. Why haven't you applied yet?

Singers, you have two days left! The deadline for our Young Artist Programme is Thursday 15 October, 11:59pm.

Don't miss your chance to receive world-class, tailored training, industry exposure, audition opportunities and career and wellbeing support.

Repetiteurs, your deadline is the 13 December... but why not be an early applicant? 👀

To find out more and apply, head to the following link: https://ow.ly/b1fq50ZX4hh

It’s all going on this week!Music rehearsals for ‘Awakening’, our Opera North residency begin this week, our YAs are cha...
12/10/2026

It’s all going on this week!

Music rehearsals for ‘Awakening’, our Opera North residency begin this week, our YAs are chatting to Peter, our Head of Marketing and Digital about all things social media, and we look forward to our second Wandsworth Wednesday of the term featuring Clover Kayne, Jessica Lawley, Arianna Congedi and Jem Herbert.

Tickets for this week’s Wandsworth Wednesday have sold out, however you can watch live online via the following link https://ow.ly/A89650ZWM40

Singers! You have three days left to apply ⏰Our world class, fully funded training gives you tailored coaching, industry...
12/10/2026

Singers! You have three days left to apply ⏰

Our world class, fully funded training gives you tailored coaching, industry contacts, year-round audition and performance opportunities and space to grow as an artist.

For the first round audition, all you need is just two video recordings and a headshot. No travel involved!

Deadline for singers: 15 October 11:59pm (GMT)

Find out more about the audition process and apply via the following link: https://www.nationaloperastudio.org.uk/training/young-artists-programme/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=YoungArtistsProgramme202728&utm_content=event_page_link

🎹 Repetiteurs, you have until 13 December - no rush just yet!

Tomos Owen Jones speaks on his time as a Young Artist at NOSApplications for our Young Artist Programme are currently OP...
10/10/2026

Tomos Owen Jones speaks on his time as a Young Artist at NOS

Applications for our Young Artist Programme are currently OPEN

Deadline for Singers: 15 October
Deadline for Repetiteurs: 13 December

Apply now via the following link:

https://ow.ly/fTWQ50ZVZ7u

⏳ Singers! ONE WEEK TO GO ⏳Applications for our 2027/28 Young Artist Programme close on Wednesday 15 October.This is nin...
08/10/2026

⏳ Singers! ONE WEEK TO GO ⏳

Applications for our 2027/28 Young Artist Programme close on Wednesday 15 October.

This is nine months of intensive, fully funded training at our home in Wandsworth, London, delivered in partnership with the six full-time UK opera companies. 🎶

🌟 Free training
🌟 £1,400 monthly performance stipend, plus bursary support of up to £250 a month
🌟 The most coaching-intensive programme out there, with individual sessions every week
🌟 Staged residencies and performances with our partner companies
🌟 Auditions with agents, casting directors and industry professionals
🌟 Health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do
🌟 Finishing in May, giving you a head start on summer contracts

🔗 Apply here: https://ow.ly/Bn7z50ZVKLL

🎹 Repetiteurs, your deadline is 13 December - no stress yet!

05/10/2026

What does a tenor get up to on a National Opera Studio performance day?

Ridge Ponini, one of our 2026/27 Young Artists takes us through his day preparing for last week’s Overture performance at the Hellenic Centre, London.

Interested in becoming a National Opera Studio Young Artist?

Applications for our 2027/28 Programme are currently open!

Deadline for singers: 15 October

Deadline for repetiteurs: 13 December

For more information, head to our website: https://www.nationaloperastudio.org.uk/training/young-artists-programme/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=YoungArtistsProgramme202728&utm_content=event_page_link

A masterclass and performance with Opera Rara, repetiteurs on residency at Opera North, Laban Movement sessions, a Soci...
05/10/2026

A masterclass and performance with Opera Rara, repetiteurs on residency at Opera North, Laban Movement sessions, a Social Media Talk, vocal, music, conducting, movement and language coaching… week 7’s got it all!

Booking is still open for Celebrating Offenbach. Tickets include a free pre-concert talk with music historian Flora Willson and conductor Paul Daniel - it’s not one to miss!

Tickets available via the following link:
https://ow.ly/XA4w50ZUqvQ

Announcing our 2026/27 Academy Singers 🥳NOS Academy supports singers who demonstrate considerable vocal promise, but may...
01/10/2026

Announcing our 2026/27 Academy Singers 🥳

NOS Academy supports singers who demonstrate considerable vocal promise, but may have faced barriers in their development.

At our Studio in Wandsworth, each singer will receive dedicated musical and vocal coaching, as well as participate in movement, stagecraft, diction and audition classes. Further discussions will be offered on branding, online and social media presence, role preparation, CVs and professional materials, and mental health.

The Academy takes place over two focus weeks. October’s focus week is dedicated to the solo singer and April’s explores ensemble and stagecraft skills.

Singers! You have just two weeks left to apply for our 2027/28 Young Artist Programme 😮Apply now for world-class, coachi...
01/10/2026

Singers! You have just two weeks left to apply for our 2027/28 Young Artist Programme 😮

Apply now for world-class, coaching-intensive opera training delivered in partnership with six of the UK’s major opera companies.

We offer:
- Free, fully funded training for all Young Artists
- Year-round audition opportunities at partner companies
- Performance opportunities, masterclasses and UK-wide residencies
- Accomodation support with local landlords
- Monthly performance stipend (£1400)
- Additional bursary support (£260)
- Lessons fund for singing or piano (£600)
- Auditions Travel Fund (£260)

Apply now via the following link:
https://ow.ly/EpUj50ZTpoW

Our warmest congratulations to Brindley Sherratt, who has recently been named as The Grange Festival’s Artistic Director...
30/09/2026

Our warmest congratulations to Brindley Sherratt, who has recently been named as The Grange Festival’s Artistic Director ahead of its 10th anniversary year. He succeeds Michael Chance, who held the position from the festival’s inception in 2016 until 2026.

Brindley has served on our Sounding Board since 2021 and has provided invaluable advice, masterclasses and coachings to the Studio as we continue to develop our offer early-career opera artists.

A world-renowned bass, Brindley continues to perform on some of opera's greatest stages. Tomorrow, he performs the role of Gurnemanz in Evgeny Titov’s new production of Wagner’s Parsifal at the Royal Ballet & Opera.

“I am enormously thankful to the team at The Grange Festival for welcoming me with open arms as I take on the role of Artistic Director.” "I am looking forward hugely to working with the creative and administrative teams, as well as all the incredible line-up of artists who appear each year at this wonderful festival.” - The Grange Festival

Photographer: Gerard Collett

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