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Announcing the winners of the Young Musician & Dancer of the Year Awards

After two brilliant competition performance evenings, we’re delighted to announce the winners of the first Sangeet Ratna and Nritya Ratna ›

Channelling creativity

We asked our Sangeet Ratna candidates why they feel it’s important to celebrate the classical arts of India ›

Samyo Too @ The Capstone Theatre

Free admission Samyo Too is a select ensemble of leaders of The National Youth Orchestra for Indian Music. Their music demonstrates the best of a new and unique Indian genre, which combines original compositions, and an imaginative contrast of Indian … ›

Tarang presents Abhilasha @ Southbank Centre

Tarang is an ensemble of brilliant emerging musicians who are making Indian music accessible and relevant to modern Britain. Tarang represents the next generation of British musicians who are treading a new path in Indian music. In ‘Abhilasha’, meaning desire or … ›

Raam’s Samyo Diary

SAMYO members have been busy with exams over Summer, so in May and June there are no formal orchestra events or activities. SAMYO’s next event is part of the Music for Youth National Festival in Birmingham, where the orchestra’s conductors and members will take part in workshops and a performance. In the meantime, Raam shares a fascinating video of a performance he recently found online. ›

Timeless @ Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Apoorva Jayaraman     Bharatanatyam Rani Natalie Rout     Odissi Milapfest presents Timeless, a stunning showcase of young British dancers, each bringing a fresh perspective to the ancient classical dance forms of India. Timeless gives a platform to both the artist and … ›

Raam’s SAMYO Diary

April 2013 Each month, SAMYO member Raam Jaganathan will be sending us a SAMYO DIARY, and stories of his experiences in music. In this second update, Raam tells us all about his experiences at the SAMYO10 concert.  SAMYO DIARY Final … ›

“A beautiful musical journey” – SAMYO member Jainee-Khushali Patel

Jainee-Khushali Patel auditioned as a Sitarist in SAMYO in 2012, and was selected as a member of the Training Orchestra. After a year Jainee was fast tracked into the performance orchestra for the SAMYO10 Concert on March 16th 2013. We spoke to Jainee soon after the concert, to ask about her whirlwind year in SAMYO. ›

Raam’s SAMYO diary

Each month, SAMYO member Raam Jeganathan will be sending us a SAMYO DIARY, and stories of his experiences in music. ›

SAMYO 10 @ Southbank Centre

a revolutionary orchestra reaches a landmark… Orchestras aren’t commonplace in Indian classical music – but the UK is home to a groundbreaking orchestra, and the only one of its kind in the world. SAMYO is the National Youth Orchestra for … ›