The National Youth Music Competition

The National Youth Music Competition This competition is intended for young classical musicians who are pianists or orchestral instrumentalists.Held annually in Cape Town, South Africa.

In 1984 the University of Port Elizabeth in association with the Port Elizabeth branch of the SASMT, started the National Youth Music Competition for high school pupils, under the guidance of Michael Maas who was elected by a committee to implement the competition. The competition in Port Elizabeth was initially called the Trust Bank National Youth Music Competition and later the ABSA Competition

in accordance with the name change of Trust Bank to ABSA. In 2007 the competition became the Artscape National Youth Music Competition. In 2015 it was decided to deinstitutionalize the National Youth Music Competition, a trust was established for this purpose and donors sought to fund the competition. Thus, the National Youth Music Competition under the auspices of the National Youth Music Foundation came into being, to ensure the survival of this competition. The trustees of the Foundation are: Michael Maas (Chairman), Leonore Ehlers, Prof Brian Figaji, Kutlwano Masote and Arisa Voges. The competition is intended for young classical musicians who are pianists or orchestral instrumentalists. The purpose of the competition is to:

Identify and promote the talent and abilities of young classical musicians.Expose the competitors to the requirements of professional careers as soloists and orchestral musicians. Develop the stage and performing abilities of our young classical musicians. The National Youth Music Competition for young musicians between 14 and 19 years of age will take place at the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre in Parow, Cape Town from 13 to 17 October 2015. Follow us on
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R180 000 prize money winks for young musiciansOpportunities wink for South Africa’s young classical musicians. A maximum...
23/03/2026

R180 000 prize money winks for young musicians

Opportunities wink for South Africa’s young classical musicians. A maximum of 25 instrumentalists can have a bite at the prize money totalling R180 000 at the 42nd National Youth Music Competition (NYMC).

Read full article here: https://www.nymc.co.za/news-2026-03-28.php

🎬 Relive the excitement of NYMC! 🌟Check out our promotional compilations for NYMC 2025 and NYMC 2024—packed with highlig...
27/01/2026

🎬 Relive the excitement of NYMC! 🌟

Check out our promotional compilations for NYMC 2025 and NYMC 2024—packed with highlights, energy, and unforgettable moments.

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The National Youth Music Competition for young musicians between 14 and 19 years of age will take place at the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch from 2 - 7 Dec 2024....

National Youth Music Competition 2025 – Finalists’ Gala (Live YouTube Stream) • Dec 6, 2025 -
05/12/2025

National Youth Music Competition 2025 – Finalists’ Gala (Live YouTube Stream) • Dec 6, 2025 -

The National Youth Music Competition for young musicians between 14 and 19 years of age will take place at the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch from Dec 1 - Dec 6 2025. The competition is intended for young classical musicians who are pianists or orchestral instrumentalists.

News: Round 3 Playing Schedule
03/12/2025

News: Round 3 Playing Schedule

Youngsters invade SU KonservatoriumThe 22 contestants, their families, supporters, adjudicators and staff, yesterday cel...
02/12/2025

Youngsters invade SU Konservatorium

The 22 contestants, their families, supporters, adjudicators and staff, yesterday celebrating excellence in music at the start of the 41st National Youth Music Competition (NYMC) at the Endler Hall, Konservatorium Building, Stellenbosch University (SU).

Here are some images of the happy occasion.
No 1. The SU Konservatorium Building
No 2. The adjudicating panel – Front: Dr F Franklin Lewis, Samantha Durrant, Competition Coordinator, Aileen Maas, Chairman Prof Mario Nell, Berthine van Schoor
, Back David Earl, Prof John Hinch, Prof Catherine Foxcroft, Pamela Kierman
No 3 Pianist Yafei Wang upstages the bronze hands art in the foyer
No 4. Accompanists Marga Smit (left) and Elna van der Merwe (right) with teacher Esthea Kruger
No 5. James Cilliers, Kian Goliath, Emilie Jurgen, Quinn Goliath, Nahim Fisher
No 6. Competition Coordinator, Aileen Maas, delivering the opening address.

01/12/2025
Change in playing scheduleAileen Maas, the NYMC coordinator, advises that the original playing schedules for Round 1 and...
25/11/2025

Change in playing schedule

Aileen Maas, the NYMC coordinator, advises that the original playing schedules for Round 1 and Round 2 had to be tweaked due to a withdrawal of a candidate.

https://www.nymc.co.za/NYMC%202025_Playing%20List_Round%201%20and%202.pdf

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