YAMsession is an inspiring international conference for professionals working with live music for young audiences.
Whether you are a musician, a programmer, a producer, a booker, an educator or an organiser, this is the one event that you don’t want to miss!
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.
Why attend?
Join an international event with a large network of creative young audiences music professionals
Connect with young audiences music professionals:
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musicians
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programmers
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bookers
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producers
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educators
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organisers
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decision makers
Discover some of the best international productions for kids through our showcases.
What makes up 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.
Programme Outline
18oct
Arrivals
Registration
Welcome Evening
19oct
YAMsession
YAMawards
20oct
YAMsession
21oct
Departures
or Norwegian Showcase Day
The Early Bird gets the Worm!
Full Conference Earlybird Rate: €200.00
Registration fee includes lunch, dinner and coffee breaks on the 19th and 20th of October
Travel info
Getting to Larvik is a sinch!
You can fly directly to Sandefjord (Torp) Airport, which is just 15mins away from the city or fly to Olso and go by train from the airport to Larvik and arrive in the city centre after just 2 and a half hours.
Where to stay? Farris Bad!
Welcome to Faris Bad, Scandinavia's largest spa hotel and home to our 2021 YAMsession delegates. YAMsession guests receive an exclusive discount!
YAMsession
Single Day Pass
150€
Single-day entry for either the 19th and 20th of October, including coffee breaks, lunch and dinner.
YAMsession Pricing
YAMsession
Full Pass
220€
Includes entry, lunch, dinner and coffee breaks on the 19th and 20th of October
YAMsession
Extended Pass
250€
Includes entry, lunch, dinner and coffee breaks on the 19th and 20th of October as well an extra half-day of Norwegian showcases on the 21st with lunch.