MBF set to reward Young Talent

The awards offer a total of up to £150,000 to instrumentalists aged 18 or under in all areas of music. In 2007 almost 200 young musicians benefited with individual awards ranging from £200 to £1,000.

Under-18s can use the funding for private music lessons, purchasing an instrument or towards the fees or travel expenses of Saturday music study. From this year 18-year-olds who are about to enter university or college can also apply for awards towards instrument purchasing.

Applicants, who should be British, Irish or UK residents, must have achieved a 'Distinction' level in their most recent practical exam or be able to prove equivalent outstanding talent. Their parents or guardians must also be able to demonstrate financial need.

Clarinettist Mark Simpson (pictured above), the BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2006, is among the recent recipients of the Young Talent Awards.

www.mbf.org.uk

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