Young Creative Awards is Nottingham’s biggest creative event of the year!
Open to young people (aged 11 – 24) living or working in Nottingham City, the competition showcases 11 categories including Music, Photography, Graphic Design and more. The competition will open for entries for 2026 in early Spring.
- The competition is now open for entries for YCA 2026. Deadline to enter is 16th March 2026 (midnight).
Nottingham Music Service is a big supporter of this fantastic event, and we sponsor the music category each year. Find out more on the YCA website.




