Breadcrumb Home We Are Youth Music We equalise access to music. PAUSE ME VIDDY Funding Every year, we raise £10 million to support music projects and young creatives. NextGen We can help you build a career in music. Check our resources and opportunities for you. Organisations Discover the inspirational grassroots music projects we support. Support Us Together with our partners, we’re helping the next generation to transform their lives through music. In 25 years we have invested £263,057,333 in grassroots organisations and young creatives Since 2009 we have supported more than 5,000 projects and over 300 emerging young creatives. 41% of our funded partners have considered closure in the past year. Latest News news Trailblazer Round 7 - Grant Awards Discover the 31 great organisations we funded through the Trailblazer Fund Round 7. Read more news Trailblazer Round 6 - Grant Awards Discover the 26 great organisations we funded through the Trailblazer Fund Round 6. Read more news Catalyser Fund Round 4 - Grant Awards See the recipients of Catalyser Fund Round 4 grants. Read more news Queering the Music Room: Building Inclusive Spaces for the Next Generation How can music education become more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ young people? Explore how musicians and educators are queering the music room to create radical, affirming spaces. Read more news NextGen Community Event: The Role of Record Labels in Today's Music Industry Our first NextGen Community event of 2025 headed to Leeds for an evening of expert insights, live performances and networking. Read more news International Women's Day: Women’s Place in the Music Industries This International Women’s Day, we examine the underrepresentation of women behind the scenes of the music industries, and how finding and supporting the right grassroots organisations can change that. Read more news In Conversation with Dani Stephenson, President of Straight Forward Music In an interview with Youth Music, Dani shares his personal journey and the insights he has gained from his experiences. Read more news NextGen Community Event Series 2025: What's On Discover the NextGen Community events planned for 2025. Popping up all over the UK, learn from industry leaders and insiders, and well as meet and network with other young creatives. Read more news Rising Together We talked to seven passionate young creatives from our NextGen community about their careers, skills, and dreams. Read more news Youth Music’s Industry Connect Report Calls for Change Our Industry Connect Report supports young creatives facing barriers to the music industry. We're calling for a cross-industry coalition to transform access to music careers. Read more View all latest news Prev Next THE YOUTH MUSIC AWARDS 2024 The Youth Music Awards 2024, in association with Hal Leonard Europe, celebrated the most forward-thinking projects and people making and monetising music. How it went down We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to transform their life through the power of music. But our impact extends far beyond the notes on a page or the chords on a guitar. We’re not just teaching young people how to play music; we’re teaching them how to find their voice, express their identity, and shape their future.Through our programs and initiatives, we’re fostering creativity, confidence, and resilience in the next generation of artists, innovators, and leaders. Join Our Community Be part of the Youth Music movement. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates, events, and opportunities – perfect for industry pros and young creatives. Don’t miss out! Read more Opportunities Explore a range of opportunities with Youth Music. From events and training to jobs, discover how we support grassroots projects and young creatives. Read more about IDEA We believe that music should be Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, and Accessible. We call these principles 'IDEA'. Read more
news Trailblazer Round 7 - Grant Awards Discover the 31 great organisations we funded through the Trailblazer Fund Round 7. Read more
news Trailblazer Round 6 - Grant Awards Discover the 26 great organisations we funded through the Trailblazer Fund Round 6. Read more
news Catalyser Fund Round 4 - Grant Awards See the recipients of Catalyser Fund Round 4 grants. Read more
news Queering the Music Room: Building Inclusive Spaces for the Next Generation How can music education become more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ young people? Explore how musicians and educators are queering the music room to create radical, affirming spaces. Read more
news NextGen Community Event: The Role of Record Labels in Today's Music Industry Our first NextGen Community event of 2025 headed to Leeds for an evening of expert insights, live performances and networking. Read more
news International Women's Day: Women’s Place in the Music Industries This International Women’s Day, we examine the underrepresentation of women behind the scenes of the music industries, and how finding and supporting the right grassroots organisations can change that. Read more
news In Conversation with Dani Stephenson, President of Straight Forward Music In an interview with Youth Music, Dani shares his personal journey and the insights he has gained from his experiences. Read more
news NextGen Community Event Series 2025: What's On Discover the NextGen Community events planned for 2025. Popping up all over the UK, learn from industry leaders and insiders, and well as meet and network with other young creatives. Read more
news Rising Together We talked to seven passionate young creatives from our NextGen community about their careers, skills, and dreams. Read more
news Youth Music’s Industry Connect Report Calls for Change Our Industry Connect Report supports young creatives facing barriers to the music industry. We're calling for a cross-industry coalition to transform access to music careers. Read more
Join Our Community Be part of the Youth Music movement. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates, events, and opportunities – perfect for industry pros and young creatives. Don’t miss out! Read more
Opportunities Explore a range of opportunities with Youth Music. From events and training to jobs, discover how we support grassroots projects and young creatives. Read more
about IDEA We believe that music should be Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, and Accessible. We call these principles 'IDEA'. Read more
