About Helen Young
Lived 1926 – 2019 (aged 93). Helen Young was a New Zealand manager, author and advocate, known for RNZ Concert.
Helen Agnes Young (22 March 1926 – 2 August 2019) was a New Zealand radio manager and an advocate for New Zealand music performers and composers.
Born in Hāwera on 22 March 1926, Young was the daughter of Agnes Isabel Young (née Bartholomew) and Andrew Morton Young. She was educated at St Cuthbert's College, Auckland, and later went to London, where she studied at the Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. and she received the award for "Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting" at the 1990 New Zealand Radio Awards.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Helen Young?
New Zealand radio manager and NZ performers advocate
When was Helen Young born?
Helen Young was born on 22 March 1926 in Hāwera.
When did Helen Young die?
Helen Young died on 2 August 2019 in Auckland.
What was Helen Young's occupation?
Helen Young was a manager, author and advocate.
What was Helen Young known for?
Helen Young was known for RNZ Concert.
What nationality was Helen Young?
Helen Young was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Helen Young (radio manager)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Helen Young. https://biography.guide/helen-young-manager/
MLA: "Helen Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/helen-young-manager/.
Chicago: "Helen Young." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/helen-young-manager/.
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