Devon Youth Folk Ensemble (DYFE) has been selected to perform at the prestigious Music for Youth Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday 10 November, earning a place on one of the UK’s most celebrated stages for young musicians.
The invitation follows outstanding performances by the ensemble at this year’s Music for Youth festivals and recognises the talent, commitment and creativity of the young musicians involved.
Supported by Devon Music Education Hub and delivered by Wren Music, DYFE brings together young people aged 13 to 18 from across Devon to explore and develop folk music skills in an inclusive and inspiring environment. The ensemble is known for its creative approach to learning, encouraging participants to perform, arrange, compose and learn music by ear while celebrating Devon’s rich folk traditions.
The Music for Youth Proms is the culmination of the national Music for Youth programme and showcases thousands of young performers from across the UK. Each year, selected ensembles, bands, orchestras and choirs perform at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, alongside large-scale collaborative performances involving young musicians from every corner of the country.
Adding to the region’s representation, young musicians from the Hub-supported Torbay and South Devon Music Centre will also take part in the event as members of the Proms’ special Creative Project, performing alongside hundreds of young musicians in a nationally commissioned massed ensemble performance.
The invitation represents another significant success for music education across Devon, highlighting the quality and diversity of opportunities available to young musicians through Devon Music Education Hub and its partner organisations.

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