Breadcrumb Home Search Search Copy URL https://youthmusic-staging.preflight.site/search-results Search Copy URL https://youthmusic-staging.preflight.site/search-results Search news The Importance of Networks and Communities for Emerging Creatives The music industries are driven by connection. Even in an autonomous era of self-made social media success, the adage, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”, still holds an element of truth to it. Read more Family set up Alice Gross' Youth Music Memorial Fun The Alice’s Youth Music Memorial Fund was established in honour of Alice Gross, a talented young musician who tragically lost her life in 2014. The fund raises money through donations, concerts, and events to support music initiatives, and has raised over £70,000 to date, continuing to grow in Alice's memory. Read more resources The Importance of Identity in Cultivating a Stand-Out Brand How do artists create authentic brands that stand out? Explore insights from industry professionals and artists on identity, branding, and breaking the mould. Pride Month: Inside Glasgow's Vibrant Queer Club Scene In celebration of Pride Month, Tiarna Meehan delves into the significance of queer music spaces for the LGBTQ+ community in Glasgow. Exploring the vibrant city streets, she captures the energy and inclusivity of Glasgow’s nightlife, where the beats and the people come together to create an unforgettable party scene. Read more news Is the Cost-Of-Living Crisis Threatening the Future of Grassroots Music Projects? Read about the significant impact the cost-of-living crisis could have for grassroots music, with insights and perspectives from Youth Music's funded partners. Read more Tablets and Tambourines: Technology Equalises Access for Early Years Children The SONG report, marking Youth Music's 25th anniversary, reveals that toddlers are increasingly using digital tools, like music-making apps, alongside traditional instruments. The research highlights a shift in how young children engage with music, with apps such as Bloom, Trope, and Singing Fingers becoming part of their creative toolkit. While music is highly valued by parents for its developmental benefits, there's concern about the lack of musical education in schools. The report encourages a balanced approach, advocating for the use of technology to enhance music access and development for young people. Read more news New Research Reveals Once Legendary Northern Music Scene Could Lose Its Musical Powerhouse Status The North of England has produced incredible talent that has significantly influenced not only music, but popular culture, globally. From The Beatles to Oasis, Corrine Bailey Rae and, more recently, Youth Music Awards winners, English Teacher, some of Britain’s most-loved bands and artists hailed from the North. Read more Rising Star Award (Artist) sponsored by LCCM For a rising musical group or solo artist from a Youth Music-funded project that is making waves in the music industry. The nominee is actively engaging within the music industries, i.e. touring, or releasing new music, or featuring in radio and press, etc. Read more resources Business and pleasure: how to maintain professional boundaries when you work in music Here are just a few tips to bear in mind when starting out in the music industry, alongside ways to keep the flame alive if you’re finding it particularly challenging. Remember: just because you love your job, you don’t have to be spending every waking second doing it. resources Being your Own Boss: How To Go Freelance Without Freaking Out As scary and overwhelming as it can seem, freelancing can also be the most fun you can have as a working human. Working when and wherever you want with no boss, no HR department to run holiday by, nobody microwaving fish for lunch (unless it’s you)... I’ve been doing it for five years now and honestly, I can’t even contemplate going back to an office job. If you can’t have a nap at 3pm every day, it is simply not the life for me. Here are some ways to turn a nightmare scenario into your dream job. news Trailblazer and Catalyser Funds for Music Organisations: What's New Read more news Shaping a Vision: How Noods Radio Launched Their Own Record Label Read more resources Stuck In A Rut? Here’s The ULTIMATE To-Do List To Get You Going Again! To build a legacy in the music industry, you’ll need to have true resilience and adaptability. What we’re facing now is the prime opportunity to demonstrate just how capable you really are. So, in order to get out of this rut, you’re going to need to pivot. Pivoting simply means turning. In this instance it specifically means turning your attention to focus on what you can do, even if it feels like there’s so much you can’t do right now. Here are 10 things you can be doing right now to pivot yourself right out of that rut! news The Accessible Future of Festivals Rising costs and accessibility barriers are making festivals less inclusive. We explore five key changes that could make them fairer, safer, and open to all. Read more resources How To Navigate The Music Industry As A PoC (And Convince Your Parents It’s A Good Idea) For people of colour, when considering a career in the music industry, two large obstacles stand in their way; a shocking lack of representation, and the voice of their parents saying “why can’t you be a doctor or lawyer?” Careers in the music industry are still considered an unrealistic aspiration for black and brown people due to the systemic racism ingrained in its core, and by parents that don’t really “get” the industry. news Black History Month: Why We Need More Diversity in Music Journalism Read more news Announcing the 11 Recipients of the Youth Music Energiser Fund Read more resources Creating a music brand: Where to start and how to stand out Musician Liz aka IRIDIS, has been managing her music brand for a few years now. Check out her advice on where to start when developing a brand for your music, how to create an online persona, and how to make your brand stand out in the music industry. Case Study Exchanging Notes: SoCo Music Project and Rosewood Free School Read more Organise an Event Learn several fun and engaging ways to raise funds for Youth Music through music-related events and challenges Read more Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 11 Next page ››
