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Athena Aperta

Athena Aperta is a singer and songwriter from South West England. They have been a finalist for the Fred Perry x Nicholas Daley Music Grant, organised music events across the UK, and performed around Europe - including Luxembourg, Berlin and Switzerland.

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Blades

Blades is a singer, songwriter and producer from Leeds. The NextGen Fund is currently supporting her to produce and release her first EP, followed by a release show.

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Sponsors Spotlight: Gareth Mellor, Downtown

Meet Gareth Mellor from Downtown in our Sponsor Spotlight! Gareth shares career insights, tips for young creatives, and why setting boundaries and building a strong network are keys to success.

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Boo

Boo is a musician and DJ, and the founder of Ghetec, a label and club night which platforms local artists. She has been named one of BBC Radio 1's 'Next Wave Future Artists', has received support from Jaguar on BBC, and performed at BBC's Big Weekend in May 2024. She has also previously collaborated with Boiler Room, and has booked big names for her shows including OK Williams and Elijah.

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Branwell Black

Branwell Black is a musician based in London. They have performed at Croydon Pride, Liverpool Sound City Festival, O2 Academy Islington, Camden Assembly and headlined 93 Feet East. Also a model, they have modelled for Vogue Italia, London Fashion Week, and more.

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Catriona Bourne

Catriona Bourne is a singer and multi-instrumentalist from the West Midlands. She has composed a series of five songs for the electric harp, electric guitar, drumkit and bass, which the NextGen Fund will be supporting her to release as an EP this year. She will then be looking to take this EP on tour, at jazz and folk festivals across the UK.

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Charlotte Forman

Charlotte Forman is a singer based in North East England. She has received media attention in local and national newspapers, had clips of hers go viral on TikTok, and received further plaudits from BBC Introducing, Mark Ronson and The Script.

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Cherry Seraph

Cherry Seraph is a musician and music producer from Bradford. She has performed across the UK and in Paris, has had support from Help Musicians, Launchpad and Bradford Producing Hub, and had press support across channels including BBC Introducing.

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.

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Tackling Low Pay in the Music Industries

To coincide with Living Wage week, we reflected on why paying young people a fair wage must matter to the music industries, and what more needs to be done. 

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Are Nursery Rhymes Outdated?

A new era for nursery rhymes

Our latest research reveals that over a quarter of parents claim nursery rhymes are outdated.

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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.


 

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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.

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DEELA

DEELA is a Nigerian artist who has recently released her NextGen Funded album, ‘Good Girl No Dey Pay’. She has collaborated with renowned artists including Flo Milli, Coco and Clair Clair, BXKS and Len; and performed around the world from London (Southbank Centre), to Lagos, to Toronto.

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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.

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DJ PEBZ

DJ PEBZ is a DJ from London, and the founder of Square 1 Sessions. S1S is a music platform for young people in East London who are aspiring artists, where they can create their own music, meet new people and get insights into the music industry.

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Ekkinz

Ekkinz is a Manchester-based producer and creative. He has curated his own club night, hosted a successful radio series across multiple stations, and created a conceptual hybrid live performance of his work. With the support of the NextGen Fund, he has been working towards releasing his self-produced EP 'Glimmer'.

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Eli Ellis

Eli Ellis is a musician, producer and mixing engineer currently based in Nottingham. He is currently working on a series of R&B/soul singles with the support of the NextGen Fund, which he will be writing, producing, mixing and mastering himself.

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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.

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