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ypia began in 2008 with the launch of ypia Music for the classical music industry. Its aim was to provide regular networking opportunities for young people working in the arts - something which its founders, Nicki Wenham and Andreas Flohr, felt only existed for their more senior industry colleagues. ypia ensures a dialogue is maintained between these senior industry professionals and ypia members through its annual programme of talks and debates, which aim to inspire the next generation of arts leaders.

The popularity and success of this model led to the creation of ypia Theatre in May 2009. A number of joint events are held throughout the year, and full members enjoy access to both ypia Music and ypia Theatre events, irrespective of the sector in which they work. In this way, ypia hopes to promote links between two sectors which are often treated entirely separately.

What do we mean by young? Our definition of young is not as much to do with age as it is to do with your position or experience within the arts industry. ypia is open to all, but specifically intended for those who are not at senior management level.

ypia in time hopes to launch further branches for those working in other sectors. 
 
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ypia Music was established in May 2008 with a launch event at the Young Vic's Cut Bar, and saw over 100 people attending. Highlights since then have included talks with John Gilhooly, Marshall Marcus and Nicholas Kenyon about their careers, a private recital at the home of the arts benefactor Vernon Ellis, and panel discussions on the recording industry, the Clore Leadership Programme, and on collaboration in artist management. An article was published about ypia Music in an issue of Classical Music Magazine.

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ypia Theatre was launched at the Young Vic in May 2009, and highlights since then have included Tom Morris interviewing Nick Starr about his role as Executive Director of the National Theatre, a backstage tour of Wilton's Music Hall and theatre trips to the Almeida, Roundhouse and Regent's Park Open Air Theatres. ypia Theatre also sits on an advisory group for the National Skills Academy For Creative & Cultural Skills, helping to encourage training for young people starting careers in the arts. An article was published about ypia Theatre in the Theatrical Management Association's PROMPT Magazine in March 2010.

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