Here at the LSO we’re always looking for new ways to engage with our audiences, especially the next generation of concert-goers. During 2010 we’re launching into the LSO: our new scheme for 13–18 year olds – benefits will include discounted tickets (including special deals for families), exclusive prizes and rewards, special events for young people including pre-concert talks and opportunities to meet the players and see behind the scenes at the Orchestra. Whether you’re a seasoned teenage concert-goer or just up for giving it a try we’d love to hear from you!

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Gigs for Kids at the Wakefield Live Music Project

Anyone under the age of 18 can have a free ticket to WLMP events: just ring the box office on 01924 255666.

The WLMP aims to introduce some of the best young prefessional UK classical musicians to new audiences in Wakefield, Yorkshire and beyond!

Under 26s can buy any seat for Scottish Opera's performances at Theatre Royal Glasgow, Festival Theatre Edinburgh, His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen and Eden Court in Inverness for only £10. Whether you book in advance, or turn up on the day of the performance you'll be able to choose the best available seats for a tenner.

Proof of age is required to collect tickets from box offices. Check out scottishoperau26.org.uk for more details and special under 26 only offers and deals.

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Opass, the European Opera Passport, allows young people under 31 to attend performances all around Europe at unbeatable price. For the third season, new destinations broaden the horizons of operatic backpackers.

The Opass gives young people up to 30 years old the opportunity to attend 5 performances in opera houses across Europe. They may reserve their seat up to 2 weeks before the date of the performance and attend 2 shows by the same company. All this for only 90€ - and good seats are guaranteed!

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ACCESS All ARIAS is a free membership scheme open to anyone under 30 or a full time student to get significant discounts at the London Coliseum on their ordinary ticket prices. You can get two discounted tickets per performance so you can take a guest of any age.

It offers tickets at £10 - £30 and you can take a friend at the same price, no matter what age!

If you take your membership card you can buy a programme half price too.

Check out their website www.eno.org/accessallarias/main.html

Note: Student card or age ID proof will still be needed when you pick up tickets.

Under 25s, students and claimants can purchase single tickets for just £5 on production of appropriate identification (suject to availability) for all Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra concerts.

Concession tickets do not apply to Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Family and Lunchtime concerts.

Under 16s go free to ALL RSNO concerts if accompanied by a paying adult - maximum 2 free tickets per paying adult (excluding special concerts.)

Those between 16 - 26 can get their tickets for the 08 - 09 season for just £5 each!!

If you are under 26 you can register for a £5 ticket scheme by clicking here and going to the relevant section of the RSNO site.

Do you want to find out more about opera but don't know where to start?

Royal Opera House has £10 student standbys, available to students registered for the scheme with a valid student id card. These are made available to students over the internet a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

Under 25 year olds can get tickets for all classical concerts for just £10