BBC Young Musician 2018

Now in its 40th year, BBC Young Musician is a unique experience for talented performers, not only offering the thrill and challenge of a competition but an invaluable learning and self-promotional opportunity, with the chance of ultimately launching their desired musical career.

The concerts held at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will be broadcast during April and May on BBC Four and BBC Radio 3. Twenty-five young hopefuls compete to win the Category Final trophies, and after going on to perform live with a professional orchestra, one lucky winner will take home the Grand Final trophy.

Berry Place was commissioned to design and manufacture a new series of trophies for this year’s competition. Contrasting aesthetics were created for the category and Grand Final awards, with both reflecting the pre-established graphic elements of competition’s branding.

Essentially the same design aside from its larger size, the Grand Final trophy was given a superior feel in mirror polished stainless steel and walnut, while the category awards sport a striking custom colour-cast acrylic and anodised aluminium finish, each presented in a bespoke satin lined box.

Berry Place has also created the BBC Young Jazz Musician award which will be presented later in the year.
For dates and further info on BBC Young Musician visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/youngmusician

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