YOUNG MUSICIANS WANTED FOR MILLENNIUM FORUM YOUTH MUSICAL ORCHESTRA
Are you a musician of Grade 7 standard or above with strong sight-reading skills?
The Millennium Forum is delighted to announce auditions for the orchestra of this year’s Youth Production, Evita.
Under the musical direction of Louis Fields, the production will once again bring together some of the North West’s most talented young performers and musicians for a fully staged musical at the Millennium Forum. Millennium Forum Youth Productions is currently seeking experienced young musicians (aged 15–21) to join the live pit orchestra.
Instruments Required:
- Flutes, Clarinets, Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Piano/Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Percussion, Violins, viola, cello
Drum Kit applicants are asked to submit a short audition video (2–3 minutes) via email to:
magsc@millenniumforum.co.uk
Audition Details
Audition Requirements:
- 2–3 minutes of own-choice performance material
- Sight-reading test
Audition Date: Wed 11th March
Time: 5.00pm – 8.00pm (allocated time slots – Please note that all auditions must be booked in advance)
Location: Millennium Forum Theatre & Conference Centre
Age Range: 15 yrs – 21 yrs (must be 15 years old by 1st July’26)
Closing Date for Applications: 5th March 2026
Rehearsal & Performance Information
- Rehearsals will run throughout July, with multiple calls each week. Sessions may be approximately 2–3 hours in duration and could take place on consecutive days or every other day, depending on scheduling. In addition to full orchestra rehearsals with the Musical Director, musicians will be expected to attend sectionals and undertake independent rehearsal.
- Two dress rehearsals (dates TBC).
- Four live public performances at the Millennium Forum:
Wednesday 29th July – Saturday 1st August, 7.30pm
This educational project which has been running now for over 18 years works with and develops local young people from all areas of the community throughout the North West to stage a major musical production each summer. It offers participants the unique opportunity to embark upon training in dance, drama, singing and other aspects of theatre, culminating this year in four public performances at the end of July/early August.
Mags Anderson, Education & Schools Marketing Officer at the Millennium Forum encourages all local young musicians to audition:
“We feel passionately about nurturing the performers of the future and have showcased some magnificent talent throughout our previous youth musicals such as Sweeney Todd, Chess, Les Misérables, Oliver!, West Side Story, Cats, Legally Blonde, Phantom of the Opera and Fame. Indeed, many have gone on to develop careers in professional theatre throughout the UK/Ireland and beyond. This year again we want to continue to showcase amateur musicians who would like to be part of the live orchestra. Musicians who are grade 7 are particularly sought after but other grades/ people who do not hold any formal qualifications will be considered on the basis that they are able to sight read with ease or can pick up tunes quickly and play the score music to a high standard.
We have no doubt that this year’s production of EVITA will deliver an unforgettable theatrical experience to all involved.”
She added:
“As this is an amateur production we are committed to having young and upcoming musicians in our orchestra. As well as gaining invaluable musical experience, we are happy to provide professional references for musicians who take part, as well as give credits to musicians in our show programme. This is a wonderful opportunity for any musician seeking to expand their repertoire, work with a professional musical director, and gain experience in live theatre playing or clock up performance hours for CV/grades/modules/courses they are completing.”
For more information, please contact magsc@millenniumforum.co.uk, call 02871262776 or PM ‘Learning at the Forum’ Instagram.
From the creators of Jesus Christ Superstar and Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, comes a powerful and poignant story set to an unforgettable score. Join us as we journey through Eva Perón’s ambitious and often controversial life, from her humble beginnings to her remarkable ascent to power and fame.
‘Evita’ is a show like no other, featuring iconic songs such as ‘Don't Cry for Me Argentina,’ ‘Buenos Aires,’ and ‘Another Suitcase in Another Hall.’ With its compelling story and stirring music, ‘Evita’ has captivated audiences around the globe and continues to be a timeless classic in musical theatre. More recently, it enjoyed a London Palladium revival with Rachel Zegler leading the cast.
If you are aged 15 – 21 before 1st July 2026 and believe you have what it takes to be in the orchestra of this new production of EVITA at the Millennium Forum, make your way to the Forum for the auditions. Please note that all auditions must be booked in advance. To register your interest, click the following link: https://millenniumforum.co.uk/creative-learning/evita-orchestra-sign-up The closing date to book your audition slot is 5th March.
This amateur youth group production of EVITA is presented by arrangement with LW Entertainment Ltd. This project is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
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