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A beginners guide to hosting a great virtual festival

Want to create a virtual festival but don't know where to start? This guide covers everything from planning and programming to streaming and promotion, helping you host a great online event.

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How to start and sustain a career in music production: interview with Bicep

Learn how Bicep built their music production career, their advice for aspiring producers, and their insights on crafting authentic tracks.

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How To Be An Artist Manager

Behind every great artist is a great manager. Explore what it takes to support an artist’s career, build industry connections, and succeed as a manager with advice from the pros.

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Youth Voice in the Early Years

Our guide offers essential tips on engaging young children, fostering spontaneous musical activities, and collaborating with parents and practitioners.

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Tri-Music Together

Explore Tri-Music Together, a workforce development project supporting Early Years music across three London boroughs, led by the Tri-borough Music Hub.

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Creative Ways to Write About Music in Your Early Career

Aspiring music journalist? Discover creative ways to craft compelling features and make your voice heard in the industry.

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Planning music sessions

Plan engaging early years music sessions with tips on singing, props, and creative activities to inspire young learners

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How To Effectively Learn Guitar At Home

Master guitar from home with expert tips! Find out how to avoid bad habits, pick the best online resources, and create a routine for success.

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What are Youth Music looking for from music projects working with D/deaf and Disabled children and young people?

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Building financial resilience and stability

Discover essential tools and guidance to build financial resilience and sustainability for your organisation.

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Deeper dive into finance

Explore in-depth finance resources and toolkits to enhance your organisation's financial management.

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Yomi Adegoke's tips on music journalism and starting your own platform

Yomi Adegoke shares how she'd spend a NextGen Fund grant on a music journalism project.

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PR Tips for Independent Artists

Read our guide to PR for artists who perhaps cannot afford to pay a PR company, or for artists who are just starting out in the industry.

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Youth Music's management accounts template

Download Youth Music's management accounts template to plan and track your financial position effectively.

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Tips from young people

Insights and advice from young music leaders, including tips, industry transformations, and lessons from the NextGen Fund.

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Financial difficulties and endings

Practical guidance on managing financial difficulties and closures for non-profits. Access toolkits, resources, and support services.

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Fundraising for grassroots projects

Discover fundraising tips, tools, and strategies tailored for music education projects. Join the Youth Music Network for resources and support.

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Fundraising Fundamentals – Unlocking Success in 2024

Unlock fundraising success in 2024! Practical tips and emerging trends for small charities and non-profits.

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Getting started with finance

Essential finance tips for small charities and non-profits. Learn budgeting, cash flow, and key terms.

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Guide to other funders

Looking for funding? Discover free grant directories, funding advice, and a curated list of organisations that support music, youth, and community projects.