Your music. Your talent. 
Your future.  

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company: a family of ensembles that can take you right from your first notes all the way to the top. 

Whether you’re finding your voice, getting into the groove with your instrument, creating your own sound or ready to take on a real challenge, there’s a Youth Company ensemble that’s the perfect fit.  

Made up of 400 creatives aged 7-21 from across the North West, when you join Youth Company you join a community of passionate singers, instrumentalists and music creators. Every week, you’ll receive top-tier guidance and support – often working alongside members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – and before long, you’ll be ticking off all your musical goals.  

Young boy wearing black looking at a black music stand and playing with a black maraca
three girls stood in a row wearing black, looking down at an opened black book whilst singing

You’ll develop new skills, take part in exciting projects and join masterclasses led by world-class professional artists – think Jess Gillam, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Danny Elfman and more. And when you start to think about your future in music, we’ll be here to help with that too.

Here in Youth Company, we’re ambitious, adventurous and always striving to be the best we can be – but of course we know how to have lots of fun along the way. If that sounds like you too, come join us.  

Young girl wearing black clothes and black glasses playing the flute
all members of the youth session band performing on stage with orange hue lighting

Youth Company members also enjoy these great benefits...

Expert advice and support
  • Masterclasses with UK and International artists
     
  • A team dedicated to supporting your musical journey
     
  • Tutoring from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
     
  • A peer mentoring scheme between Youth Company ensembles
     
  • Performance health and wellbeing support
     
  • Specialist support for music creators through the Rushworth Young Composers and Songwriters Scheme and Youth Session Band Music Creators Scheme
Discounts and placement opportunities
  • £2 tickets to most Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (and all Youth Company) concerts
     
  • Frequent discounted ticket offers to attend performances at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
     
  • Exclusive access to work experience placements at Liverpool Philharmonic
     
  • Free tickets to our annual Music Industry Careers Fest
The chance to create and perform
  • Ensembles and projects led by professional musicians
     
  • Performance opportunities at the iconic Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
     
  • Exclusive creative partnerships

Explore our different ensembles and find out how to apply below...