Youth Music

Rising Star (Artist) Award sponsored by Dr. Martens

For a rising musical group or solo artist that is making waves in the music industry.

Music Producer Award sponsored by Amazon Music

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

Outstanding Project Award sponsored by TikTok

For a Youth Music funded project that pushes the boundaries to promote inclusive music-making.

Celebrating Grassroots Music: Highlights from the Youth Music Awards 2024

Taking place at London’s Troxy and welcoming over 600 excited guests, the fifth annual award ceremony was all about celebrating grassroots music.

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5 projects innovating music-making with children under 5

Discover 5 innovative music projects transforming early childhood development across the UK, from boosting babies' mental health to creating magical musical spaces.

Give a Gig Week 2023: Tia Kofi

Pop singer-songwriter and producer, Tia Kofi, headlined Moth Club on night two of Give a Gig Week, with support from Jason Patel and Queer House Party.

Give a Gig Week 2023: Jordan Stephens

Singer-songwriter Jordan Stephens closed Give a Gig Week 2023. Support came from Youth Music NextGen Fund artist Pritt, and punk rap artist, psykhi.

Give a Gig Week 2023: Hamzaa

Singer-songwriter Hamzaa headlined the first night of Give a Gig Week, with support from Youth Music NextGens, EVA and Jasmine Rowland.

NextGen Creatives sponsored by Live Nation

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.

Social Action Award 2024 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.

Grassroots Hero Award

The Grassroots Hero Award recognises an outstanding individual who has advocated for young people and supported the grassroots music scene.

After Party sponsored by Pirate.com

Check out the artists who played the Youth Music Awards 2024 After Party.

Admissions sponsored by Yoto

The Admission Sponsorship ensures that everyone who has been a part of the award nominees' journey can be there to witness their success.

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.

Live Performances sponsored by Ticketmaster

Ticketmaster supported the next generation of grassroots artists to perform at the Youth Music Awards 2024.

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.

Outstanding Project Award sponsored by PPL

For a Youth Music funded project that pushes the boundaries to promote inclusive music making.

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.

Music Video Award in partnership with Notion

For an outstanding music video that features a Youth Music funded artist or has been created by a Youth Music funded project.

Young Leader Award sponsored by Rocksteady

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.

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