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Meet Our NextGen

Discover the creatives who started their journeys with Youth Music-funded projects and went on to achieve incredible success in music. From breakthrough solo acts to Mercury Prize winners, these inspiring alumni prove that the right support can turn dreams into reality.

 

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Opportunities

Explore a range of opportunities with Youth Music. From events and training to jobs, discover how we support grassroots projects and young creatives.

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Contact us

Do you need to get in touch with the Youth Music Team? Here's how. 

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NextGen Community Events

Our research found that 77% of emerging creatives said a lack of industry connections is a barrier they are currently facing while pursuing a career in the music industries.

Taking place in cities across the UK, our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists.

Check out our previous NextGen Community events...

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NextGen Community Event: How to Grow Your Community As a Young Creative

We've rounded up expert advice on how to network and build a community, from our panel of music industry insiders at our NextGen Community event in Glasgow.

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NextGen Community Event: How Do I Get My Music Heard?

We teamed up with Young Guns Network and KISS FM to host a Youth Music NextGen Community Event at Bauer Media's headquarters in London, with experts sharing how artists can get their music on radio.

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NextGen Community Event: Manchester

Youth Music headed to Manchester for our second in-person NextGen Community Event, with performances and a panel discussing the importance of community when building a career in music.

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Listen to music from the NextGen Community