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NextGen Spotlight: Supermann on da beat

Meet Sanjeev Mann, aka Supermann on da beat, a Disabled Scottish producer making waves with genre-blending music and advocacy.

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NexGen Feedback Survey 2020

In 2019, over sixty 18-25 year olds gained paid freelance work, and more than a thousand accessed industry opportunities through Youth Music's NextGen community. See the impact of the first two years and how we can help more young people in music.

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Budgeting principles for applicants

Learn how to create fair, sustainable budgets for your Youth Music application, covering real costs, equity, and flexibility.

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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.

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Sam Denniston on Being Disabled in the Music Industry

“I have managed to do exactly what I wanted to do and I’m not a full able-bodied person firing on all cylinders. If that message could get out to anyone who needs it, that would be great."

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Finance and fundraising hub

Find essential tools and guidance to build financial resilience and boost fundraising for your grassroots organisation.

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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.

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NextGen Spotlight: Ijeoma Wagbaranta, MOOD Mondays

Ijeoma Wagbaranta is the founder of MOOD Mondays, a music discovery series that champions emerging artists. With the Youth Music NextGen Fund, Ijeoma was able to take MOOD Mondays offline and host in-person events.


 

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5 ways to make your music project more appealing to young people

Carli, a freelance assessor on Youth Music's Incubator Fund, shares her personal experiences breaking into the music industry, and her tips for making a music project appealing to young people.

Youth Music NextGen Fund Communications Toolkit

By accepting a NextGen Fund grant, you have committed to acknowledging our support. Find information on how to meet your grant requirements here.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Notion's Creative Director on the Future of Music Journalism

Nicholas Douglas, Creative Director at Notion, talks about the changing face of music journalism and shares his advice for young journalists starting out.

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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.

Music Producer Award sponsored by AlphaTheta

For outstanding technical skills in music production, engineering, mixing and/or mastering.

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Deeper dive into finance

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