Future Talent

Future Talent We strive for an equal reality where all gifted young musicians from low-income backgrounds flourish 🎶

Founded in 2004 by The Duchess of Kent and Nicholas Robinson, we break down barriers, create opportunities and harness the power of music to transform the lives of young musicians across the UK. With over 4.2 million children living in poverty in the UK and thousands of children with exceptional musical abilities failed by society every year, we want to achieve an equal reality where all gifted yo

ung musicians from low-income backgrounds flourish. Our Development & Junior Programmes offers unique opportunities for young musicians to build confidence, develop personal skills, and enhance their musical experience. We aim to support, develop and listen to the needs and aspirations of gifted young musicians who present challenges to their development.

As  the programme year for 2023/24 comes to an end, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who's taken part this...
30/08/2024

As the programme year for 2023/24 comes to an end, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who's taken part this year. From the young musicians we support, to families, mentors, alumni and volunteers. You've helped Future Talent have another amazing year. Congratulations to the cohort of 2023/24! ✨

📸1, 5 and 7 by KT Bruce

There's still time to get your applications in! We're looking for a Relationship Manager to help us organise our program...
28/08/2024

There's still time to get your applications in!

We're looking for a Relationship Manager to help us organise our programmes in London & South East.

You'll be a well networked musician who has experience coordinating events and working with young people.

Interested? Head to our careers page for more info! 🎺🎼🎹
https://www.futuretalent.org/about/careers

🎶 We're Hiring! 🎶

We’re excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Relationship Manager for London & South East!

Future Talent provides financial assistance, mentoring, guidance, and opportunities to young musicians. We're looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about supporting the next generation of talent and who will help deliver our impactful programmes.

📍 Location: Hybrid (Office and Home)
💼 Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (3 days/week)
💰 Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 pro rata

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young artists, we’d love to hear from you!

More information on our careers page: https://www.futuretalent.org/about/careers

🎶 We're Hiring! 🎶We’re excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Relationship Manager for London...
16/08/2024

🎶 We're Hiring! 🎶

We’re excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Relationship Manager for London & South East!

Future Talent provides financial assistance, mentoring, guidance, and opportunities to young musicians. We're looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about supporting the next generation of talent and who will help deliver our impactful programmes.

📍 Location: Hybrid (Office and Home)
💼 Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (3 days/week)
💰 Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 pro rata

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young artists, we’d love to hear from you!

More information on our careers page: https://www.futuretalent.org/about/careers

It's been an absolutely wonderful day in Leeds recording a brilliant work by 12 young musicians from South Asian Arts-uk...
09/08/2024

It's been an absolutely wonderful day in Leeds recording a brilliant work by 12 young musicians from South Asian Arts-uk . The composition will be on our upcoming album in celebration of our 20th Anniversary, and its sounding fantastic! Congratulations to the musicians at SAA-UK who have put a tremendous amount of hard work into the piece.

09/08/2024
It's been one month since our Midsummer Gala and we're still not over it! Here's a few more pictures from the evening. 📸...
18/07/2024

It's been one month since our Midsummer Gala and we're still not over it! Here's a few more pictures from the evening.

📸 KT Bruce

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Help support Future Talent by becoming a trustee. Find out more and apply via the...
18/07/2024

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Help support Future Talent by becoming a trustee. Find out more and apply via the link below 🎼

We're hiring! Future Talent is looking for x2 Trustees for our board during an exciting and ambitious time of expansion for the charity. As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in guiding Future Talent’s strategy and operations.

Think you've got what it takes? Visit our website for more details: https://www.futuretalent.org/about/careers

Lovely article highlighting Future Talent's performance in Budleigh last week. And yes, we did have an encounter with th...
10/07/2024

Lovely article highlighting Future Talent's performance in Budleigh last week. And yes, we did have an encounter with the cat! 🐱🎵

The 2024 Budleigh Music Festival has seen a 10 per cent increase in ticket sales, marking its most successful year to date.

Future Talent young musicians wowed at a recent performance at Budleigh Music Festival! They performed a world premiere ...
08/07/2024

Future Talent young musicians wowed at a recent performance at Budleigh Music Festival! They performed a world premiere of Ataya Sonata, a new work by Kora player Seckou Keita, in an educational performance to local school children.

The musicians then got to enjoy some time at the beach with ice cream! Thank you to Seckou, conductor Jason and all at Budleigh Music Festival - it was a memorable day.

Well done to Allegra, Cole, Elizabeth, George, Klara, Mila, Myeongsuk, Nahuel, Robyn, Yoko and Yuma on their terrific performance 👏

Budleigh Music Festival Seckou Keita Music
📸Tom Hurley for Budleigh Music Festival

08/07/2024

Very proud of my Mum for speaking out about the importance of music education and creativity in schools. You can read the full interview via a link in comments below. The Kanneh-Masons The Times and The Sunday Times Music Masters ❤️🎹🎶

Two of our fantastic young musicians, cellist Fauve and guitarist Jimmy, were lucky enough to spend a morning with Harry...
04/07/2024

Two of our fantastic young musicians, cellist Fauve and guitarist Jimmy, were lucky enough to spend a morning with Harry and Izzy Judd, who shared their experiences, invaluable advice and insights with them! Thank you Harry and Izzy 🎶🎸

03/07/2024

We have another amazing day of music lined up for you here in Budleigh.

We begin with a performance by Sophie Glenny and Magdalenna Krstevska, who together are Corelia Project, which aims to elevate women composers in classical music. This concert promises to be not just enjoyable but also interesting and informative, as it spotlights the work of women composers, from the early years through to current times.

This is swiftly followed by a world premiere of Ataya Sonata in partnership with Future Talent , a charity which nurtures talented young musicians. Join us to witness the first public performance of this piece, composed by the wonderful Seckou Keita Music and performed by the young Future Talent musicians.

And finally, kora virtuoso Seckou will be taking to the stage at 7.30pm for his performance of An African Rhapsody alongside members of the Bath Philharmonia.

Tickets are available via the link in our bio, or buy on the door.

We're hiring! Future Talent is looking for x2 Trustees for our board during an exciting and ambitious time of expansion ...
28/06/2024

We're hiring! Future Talent is looking for x2 Trustees for our board during an exciting and ambitious time of expansion for the charity. As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in guiding Future Talent’s strategy and operations.

Think you've got what it takes? Visit our website for more details: https://www.futuretalent.org/about/careers

We're really looking forward to this fundraising concert organised by the wonderful Grand Symphonic Winds USA, coming up...
20/06/2024

We're really looking forward to this fundraising concert organised by the wonderful Grand Symphonic Winds USA, coming up on Tuesday 25th June at Smith Square Hall, London!

To attend the event and help raise funds for Future Talent, you can find more information here: https://www.sjss.org.uk/events/grand-symphonic-winds-gala-concert

Yesterday evening, young musicians shone against the background of London's skyline, as they performed at Future Talent'...
19/06/2024

Yesterday evening, young musicians shone against the background of London's skyline, as they performed at Future Talent's Midsummer Gala.

The evening was hosted by Cathy Newman, and we were treated to a fantastic array of performances - including two world premieres of pieces written by young musicians for Future Talent's upcoming album!

South Asian Arts UK came to support one of their young musicians, and the evening concluded with a beautiful performance from The VOCES8 Foundation Future Talent Singers.

We were also treated to some very special guests, thank you to Mollie Pearce and Alyssa Chan from The Traitors UK, Harry and Izzy Judd and Monica Dolan, renowned for her role as Jo Hamilton in Alan Bates vs The Post Office💖

It was a wonderful evening of music making, thank you to all the young musicians and alumni who played with us and those who came to support ✨🎵🌇

Photos: KT Bruce

Congratulations to a few of Future Talent's incredible young musicians who took to Graffham Festival 2024 over the weeke...
18/06/2024

Congratulations to a few of Future Talent's incredible young musicians who took to Graffham Festival 2024 over the weekend for a show-stopping performance! Well done to Erin, Kiera, Myeongsuk, Alex and Kate for their hard work.

18/06/2024

Well, we did it! We reached our £20,000 target in the Champions for Children campaign. Thank you to everyone who donated - you have helped secure vital funding for young musicians 🌟

The Childhood Trust

There's less than ⏰24 hours⏰ to go on our Champions for Children campaign, and we're so close to reaching our £20,000 ta...
17/06/2024

There's less than ⏰24 hours⏰ to go on our Champions for Children campaign, and we're so close to reaching our £20,000 target.

You can help make a difference to young musicians, aged 3-18, from low income backgrounds.

Donate now to have your donation match funded, until midday Tuesday 18th June.

If there's one thing you do today to make a difference, make it this! Donate here: https://t.co/A6c4CtdBve

15/06/2024

It's not long to go until our Champions for Children campaign comes to an end - and we still need your help reaching our £20,000 target. Make a donation now to have your support match funded, meaning that Future Talent will receive double your donation thanks to support from The Childhood Trust !

Every donation helps and no amount is too little 🤩💖

Donate via link this link: https://t.co/A6c4CtdBve

Can you help us cross the finish line? We're so close to reach our aim of £20,000 - which is £10,000 worth of donations ...
13/06/2024

Can you help us cross the finish line? We're so close to reach our aim of £20,000 - which is £10,000 worth of donations plus match funding! Please donate if you can - no amount is too little 💖

Donate here: https://t.co/A6c4CtdBve

11/06/2024

🎵We’re halfway through our Champions for Children campaign, and there's one week left to make an impact! 🎵
Thanks to the generous support of The Childhood Trust, every donation will be matched, doubling your contribution to supporting young musicians from low income backgrounds 🌟

Don't miss this chance to make twice the difference. Donate today and be a Champion for Children!

Donate here: https://t.co/A6c4CtdBve

What an incredible achievement by Oliver, one of Future Talent's young musicians. Congratulations Oliver 👏👏👏
10/06/2024

What an incredible achievement by Oliver, one of Future Talent's young musicians. Congratulations Oliver 👏👏👏

Can you help us support 125 young musicians? Donations to our campaign, Champions for Children, will be match funded bet...
08/06/2024

Can you help us support 125 young musicians? Donations to our campaign, Champions for Children, will be match funded between 4th-18th June.

This means your donations will be DOUBLED, and will have twice the impact. Swipe to see what a donation could help Future Talent do for our young musicians 🎶✨

Donate to our campaign page here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002SEVcXAAX

Double the difference you can make today. Donate to our Champions for Children campaign, to have your donation match fun...
06/06/2024

Double the difference you can make today. Donate to our Champions for Children campaign, to have your donation match funded.

By supporting the Champions for Children campaign, you are playing a crucial role in shaping the future of young musicians who might otherwise be unable to pursue their passion. Your generosity will empower them to reach new heights and inspire others with their music.

Donate via our campaign page here:
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002SEVcXAAX

04/06/2024

Go go go ! Our Champions for Children campaign is officially LIVE!

Between Tuesday 4th and Tuesday 18th June, every donation to the campaign will be matched, doubling your impact.

This means that your generosity will go twice as far in providing essential support such as funding for music lessons, sheet music, exam fees, and purchasing instruments. Your donation will help run a programme of events, development opportunities and one-to-one mentoring sessions for the next generation of talent.

Your support will not only enhance young people’s musical abilities, but also empower them with the confidence and skills it takes to pursue their goals.

So there's nothing else to it - get your donations in NOW!!! 🥳✨🎶

DONATE HERE: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002SEVcXAAX

Our campaign, Champions for Children, goes live TOMORROW AT MIDDAY! Will you help us get the ball rolling? Help us reach...
03/06/2024

Our campaign, Champions for Children, goes live TOMORROW AT MIDDAY! Will you help us get the ball rolling? Help us reach our £10,000 donation target by donating between 4th-18th June.

We'll be sharing our campaign page link tomorrow!

Future Talent has exciting news! We're taking part in Champions for Children, a campaign where all donations made will b...
02/06/2024

Future Talent has exciting news! We're taking part in Champions for Children, a campaign where all donations made will be match funded - doubling the impact of your support.

The campaign is set to run from Tuesday 4th June to Tuesday 18th June, and our target is to raise £10,000 worth of donations – meaning Future Talent will receive £20,000!

Join us from Tuesday in this transformative campaign. Together, we can ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of young musician's talents reaching their full potential 🎶✨

Future talent recently had its second Big Meet in Birmingham, run by Kora player Seckou Keita! Young musicians travelled...
29/05/2024

Future talent recently had its second Big Meet in Birmingham, run by Kora player Seckou Keita!

Young musicians travelled from across the country for this workshop, which included group discussions, improvisation and learning by ear. The day ended with a lively performance for parents, showing off what the musicians had been practicing all day!

A huge thank you to Seckou, and to all the young musicians who attended

What a day! Team Future Talent went for an away day at Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham to reflect on the year so far,...
22/05/2024

What a day! Team Future Talent went for an away day at Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham to reflect on the year so far, and plan for 2024/25 - the year of our 20th Anniversary.

There are so many wonderful things planned to celebrate this monumental landmark and we can't wait to share more.

A big thumbs up from us! 👍👍👍

17/05/2024

Auditions for NCO 2025 are now open! Calling all young musicians aged 8-13 who play an orchestral instrument and would like to play in one of our fun, creative, welcoming and joyous orchestras. Audition for NCO 2025 and you could be taking part in orchestral weekends or residentials with us next year! Whether you or a young musician you know is new to NCO or has been a Member before, we would love to receive their audition.

We are interested to hear from all young musicians with promise, whatever their background, schooling or circumstances. We are particularly keen to increase applications from young musicians who are currently underrepresented in our membership, including Black children, disabled children, children attending state schools and children from lower income families.

You’ll find detailed information in our Auditioning for NCO 2025 Handbook found here: https://www.nco.org.uk/join-in/auditioning-for-nco

Auditions are free and submitted via video. Auditions close 9am Wednesday 31st July 2024.

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