Young Performers Award

2MBS-FM actively supports Australia's young performers through the 2MBS-FM 102.5 Young Performers Award (YPA). The Award is a valuable learning experience for young performers and excellent preparation for those aspiring to a career in music. Past 2MBS-FM 102.5 Young Performers include Richard Tognetti, William Chen, Duncan Gifford, Asmira Woodward-Page, Natalie Chee, Tamara Anna Cislowska, Philip Arkinstall, Andrea Lam, Domenica Matthews, Caroline Wenbourne and Gorknur Ray.

This is an annual event, where the major component is the live-to-air broadcast of the semifinalists' recitals from Studio C at 2MBS-FM 102.5. Selected by audition, the performers prepare a recital of around 45 minutes in duration, which must include at least one Australian work. 

These performances are broadcast on Wednesdays between midday and 1pm and are presented by Camille Mercep with the support of  Sound Engineer, Adrian Hodda.

2008 YPA Broadcast Schedule

Date	Musician	Age	Instrument
13 February	Chris Pidcock	24	Cello
27 February	Nicholas Young	17	Piano
26 March	Naomi Johns	19	Voice
9 April	Joy Ng	18	Piano
23 April	Lachlan Glen	18	Withdrawn
9 July	Elizabeth Park	21	Cello
16 July	Rosie Gallagher	17	Flute
23 July	James Roser	29	Voice
6 August	Vatche Jambazian	21	Piano
27 August	Alistair Howlett	24	Flute
10 September	Frank Zhou	16	Piano
24 September	Karol Kowalik	19	Cello