Get ready for YAMsession 2026,
we're heading to...
Helsingør,
Denmark!
28 Sept - 1 Oct 2026
YAMsession is an inspiring international conference and showcase festival for creative professionals working with live music for young audiences.
What makes a YAMsession?
Showcases
Bringing you top international productions for young audiences
Speakers
A source of inspiration, knowledge and wonder.
Producers Forum
Turning good productions into great ones!
YAM
Awards
The annual awards honouring the world's best productions for young audiences.
What makes a YAMsession?
Showcases
Bringing you top international productions for young audiences.
Speakers
A source of inspiration, knowledge and wonder.
Producers Forum
Turning good productions into great ones!
YAM
Awards
The annual awards honouring the world's best productions for young audiences.
YAMsession is an annual international event for creative professionals working in the field of young audiences music development.
YAMsession is part of Young Audiences Music (YAM), JM International's programme dedicated to providing children and youth with access to high quality live music experiences. The programme aims to foster, through international exchange and collaboration, an increase in both the quality and quantity of concerts for young audiences around the world.
The international YAM programme is divided into four elements:
YAMspace
an online resource center
YAMsession
an annual conference and showcase
YAMawards
an international celebration of artistic excellence
YAMcommittee
an expert body of organisers
YAMsession takes place in a different country every year and includes showcases of the best young audiences productions from Europe and the world, a dynamic Producers Forum and a wide range of thought provoking presentations and discussions from international speakers. Delegates shall also have the opportunity to enjoy the YAMawards Ceremony, where the world's best music productions for young audiences are crowned.
Participants
YAMsession is a unique event for creative professionals working with live music for young audiences.
YAMsession is an ideal opportunity to network and learn from other professionals from around the world, share experiences, gain knowledge and inspiration, as well as discover some amazing productions for young audiences.
YAMsession is for:-
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Musicians
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Programmers
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Producers
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Organisers
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Bookers
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Educators
