Young Artists’ Platform
Perform as a soloist or small chamber ensemble in front of our Sheldonian Theatre audience.
The Young Artists’ Platform offers invaluable opportunities for young soloists and chamber groups of no more than four players to gain real performance experience in one of Oxford’s most historic and renowned venues.
Showcasing outstanding young talent
About Young Artist’s Platform
The Oxford Philharmonic Young Artists’ Platform is the perfect opportunity for you to gain performance experience in front of a live audience. In a 20-minute slot ahead of one of our main season concerts, a small number of talented young instrumentalists, singers and chamber ensembles can take to the stage in a historic Oxford venue to showcase and hone their stagecraft.
Soloists will receive an award of £100 for their recital and each performer in a chamber ensemble will receive £50.
How to Apply
For the 2026/27 season, applicants must be music students in full-time education aged 26 or under or residents in Oxfordshire and aged 18 or under on 31 August 2027.
Applicants must play to at least Grade 8 standard or equivalent.
Soloists and chamber groups of no more than four players can apply. All members of the chamber group must meet the eligibility criteria.