Breadcrumb Home Resource Hub Resource Hub Here, you’ll find a comprehensive collection of tools, guides, and resources designed to support organisations and projects in the music industry. Explore our hubs Youth Voice Hub Explore tools to amplify youth voice! Help young people thrive and make your organisation more impactful, credible, and connected. This is also Pillar 6 in the IDEA Pillars. Read more Safeguarding Hub Discover Youth Music’s safeguarding expectations and access essential resources to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people and adults in your care. Read more Finance and fundraising hub Find essential tools and guidance to build financial resilience and boost fundraising for your grassroots organisation. Read more IDEA Hub On this page we will regularly share reports, resources about Inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) practices. Join us on this journey. Read more Evaluation and reporting hub Find guidance and templates to help plan, evaluate, and report on your Youth Music-funded project. Read more Youth Music Quality Framework Designed for anyone leading music-making with young people, this flexible tool supports planning, reflection, peer observation, evaluation, and training. 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Learn how engaging young people in decision-making and leadership benefits them and strengthens your organization resources 5 Tips for Beginner Guitarists Discover 5 essential tips for beginner guitarists to build a strong foundation, stay motivated, and avoid common mistakes. Start your guitar journey the right way! resources Youth Voice Hub Explore tools to amplify youth voice! Help young people thrive and make your organisation more impactful, credible, and connected. This is also Pillar 6 in the IDEA Pillars. resources Sound of The Next Generation 2024 Music is vital to young people's wellbeing and identity, but barriers like access and cost hold many back. Explore the findings and calls for action in the Sound of the Next Generation report. resources How to get into gig photography on a budget Learn how to start as a live music photographer on a budget, build your portfolio, network, and break into the industry. resources A short guide to Intellectual Property Rights Protect your creative works: a quick guide to intellectual property rights, copyright, and best practices for musicians and organisations. resources Pillar 8: Partnerships and Advocacy Unlock tips and tools for effective storytelling, media outreach, partnerships, and youth-led advocacy. resources Pillar 7: Communications Find practical guides and resources to create accessible content, communications, and events for diverse audiences. resources Pillar 5: Musical Offer Discover resources on inclusive music education, career advice for young creatives, and innovative approaches to music-making. resources Pillar 4: Reach and Engagement Learn how to create inclusive, engaging music programmes for young people, including those with social, emotional, and mental health needs. resources Pillar 3: Key Policies and Procedures Find templates and guides on EDI policies, safeguarding, whistleblowing, and ethical practices to support an inclusive workplace. resources Pillar 2: People and Culture. Equality and protected characteristics Explore resources and guides on trans-inclusion, disability equality, inclusive recruitment, and building a diverse, accessible workplace. resources Pillar 1: Vision, Values and Strategy Discover tools and case studies to shape organisational vision, values, and strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion. resources How Youth Music uses data collection to track diversity Measuring diversity is vital to building inclusive workforces in the music and arts sectors. resources The IDEA Working Group and our Language Series Explore the IDEA Working Group's role in fostering inclusive practices, evolving language, and driving positive organisational change. resources How and why you should update language in your organisation Global Majority or BAME? Disabled or d/Deaf? Learn how to update language inclusively and responsibly in your organisation. Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 4 Next page ››
Youth Voice Hub Explore tools to amplify youth voice! Help young people thrive and make your organisation more impactful, credible, and connected. This is also Pillar 6 in the IDEA Pillars. Read more
Safeguarding Hub Discover Youth Music’s safeguarding expectations and access essential resources to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people and adults in your care. Read more
Finance and fundraising hub Find essential tools and guidance to build financial resilience and boost fundraising for your grassroots organisation. Read more
IDEA Hub On this page we will regularly share reports, resources about Inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) practices. Join us on this journey. Read more
Evaluation and reporting hub Find guidance and templates to help plan, evaluate, and report on your Youth Music-funded project. Read more
Youth Music Quality Framework Designed for anyone leading music-making with young people, this flexible tool supports planning, reflection, peer observation, evaluation, and training. Read more
resources Budgeting Principles for Funded Partners Flexible funding support for Youth Music partners: adapt budgets, timelines, and outputs to address rising costs while ensuring fair pay and sustainability.
resources Budgeting principles for applicants Learn how to create fair, sustainable budgets for your Youth Music application, covering real costs, equity, and flexibility.
resources Finance and fundraising hub Find essential tools and guidance to build financial resilience and boost fundraising for your grassroots organisation.
resources The Sound of Study: Using Music to Boost Your Learning Discover how music can make studying easier and more enjoyable by enhancing focus and reducing stress.
resources Youth voice - the basics What is youth voice, and why does it matter? Learn how engaging young people in decision-making and leadership benefits them and strengthens your organization
resources 5 Tips for Beginner Guitarists Discover 5 essential tips for beginner guitarists to build a strong foundation, stay motivated, and avoid common mistakes. Start your guitar journey the right way!
resources Youth Voice Hub Explore tools to amplify youth voice! Help young people thrive and make your organisation more impactful, credible, and connected. This is also Pillar 6 in the IDEA Pillars.
resources Sound of The Next Generation 2024 Music is vital to young people's wellbeing and identity, but barriers like access and cost hold many back. Explore the findings and calls for action in the Sound of the Next Generation report.
resources How to get into gig photography on a budget Learn how to start as a live music photographer on a budget, build your portfolio, network, and break into the industry.
resources A short guide to Intellectual Property Rights Protect your creative works: a quick guide to intellectual property rights, copyright, and best practices for musicians and organisations.
resources Pillar 8: Partnerships and Advocacy Unlock tips and tools for effective storytelling, media outreach, partnerships, and youth-led advocacy.
resources Pillar 7: Communications Find practical guides and resources to create accessible content, communications, and events for diverse audiences.
resources Pillar 5: Musical Offer Discover resources on inclusive music education, career advice for young creatives, and innovative approaches to music-making.
resources Pillar 4: Reach and Engagement Learn how to create inclusive, engaging music programmes for young people, including those with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
resources Pillar 3: Key Policies and Procedures Find templates and guides on EDI policies, safeguarding, whistleblowing, and ethical practices to support an inclusive workplace.
resources Pillar 2: People and Culture. Equality and protected characteristics Explore resources and guides on trans-inclusion, disability equality, inclusive recruitment, and building a diverse, accessible workplace.
resources Pillar 1: Vision, Values and Strategy Discover tools and case studies to shape organisational vision, values, and strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
resources How Youth Music uses data collection to track diversity Measuring diversity is vital to building inclusive workforces in the music and arts sectors.
resources The IDEA Working Group and our Language Series Explore the IDEA Working Group's role in fostering inclusive practices, evolving language, and driving positive organisational change.
resources How and why you should update language in your organisation Global Majority or BAME? Disabled or d/Deaf? Learn how to update language inclusively and responsibly in your organisation.
