NextGen Ones to Watch 2023

Meet the Youth Music NextGen artists who are primed for big things in 2023.

NextGen Ones to Watch 2024

Meet the 24 up-and-coming UK artists from the Youth Music NextGen Fund that will be Ones to Watch in 2024.

How do I know how I’m doing? The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion tool

This easy-to-use self-assessment tool will help you to audit your existing work to help develop an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion action plan, to refine an existing plan, or feed into business planning.

Youth Music Awards

The Youth Music Awards celebrates the most forward-thinking projects and people making, learning and earning in music.

What do I need to know about inclusion? HEARD Model

Youth Music Awards 2023: Highlights

Find out what went down the Youth Music Awards 2023, from red carpet guests to winners, performances and more.

After Party sponsored by Downtown

Check out the artists who played the Youth Music Awards 2023 After Party.

NextGen Creatives sponsored by LCCM

As part of the Youth Music Awards, we offer 18-25 year old creatives paid opportunities to work on the event, alongside a team of experienced professionals.

Travel Fund sponsored by Sony Music

Sponsorship from Sony Music Entertainment will enable nominees from across the UK to overcome financial barriers and attend the Youth Music Awards.

Brochure sponsored by RSL Awards

The Youth Music Awards brochure is the ultimate guide to the event, detailing the judging panel, shortlisted nominees, category sponsors, the night's performers, and what to expect from the official afterparty.

Music Video Award sponsored by YouTube

For an outstanding music video by an artist or group involved in a Youth Music-funded project.

Young Leader Award sponsored by Clintons

For a young person who has demonstrated great leadership skills as a project participant. If you work on the project, please apply for the Inspirational Music Leader.

Social Action Award 2023 sponsored by Hal Leonard Europe

For an individual, collective or project that has made an outstanding commitment to local community and/or social justice issues.

Inspirational Music Leader Award sponsored by the MU

For a music leader who inspires young people in music through their actions, creativity, determination, positivity, energy, selflessness or ability to overcome challenges.

Rising Star Award (Industry) sponsored by Songkick

For a young person from a Youth Music funded project who is making waves in a behind-the-scenes role within the music industry. This can include artist managers, event coordinators, sound technicians, promoters, agents, etc.

Original Track Award (Group) sponsored by Marshall Amplification

For a track written and recorded by a group (two or more people) from a Youth Music-funded project.

Youth Music Quality Framework

The quality framework can be used by anyone leading a music-making session with children and young people - it’s designed to be flexible and can be used in planning and reflection sessions, for peer observations, as an evaluation tool, or as part of your organisational training and induction.

Lyricist Award sponsored by PRS for Music

For outstanding lyrics in an original track by an artist or group involved in a Youth Music-funded project.

Live Performance Award sponsored by Ticketmaster

For an outstanding live performance by an artist or group from a Youth Music-funded project. This can either be from an in-person or virtual gig.