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.

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.

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.

Original Track Award (Solo) sponsored by Levi’s®

For a track written and recorded by a solo artist.

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.

Music Producer Award sponsored by AlphaTheta

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

Youth Music Awards 2024: Nominees and Sponsors

Meet the nominees, winners and sponsors of the Youth Music Awards 2024.

Original Track Award (Solo) sponsored by Levi’s®

For a track written and recorded by a solo artist.

Youth Music Awards 2023: Nominees and Sponsors

Meet the nominees, winners and sponsors of the Youth Music Awards 2023.

Youth Music Awards 2023

The fourth annual Youth Music Awards, in association with Hal Leonard Europe, took place on Wednesday 18 Oct 2023 at Troxy, London.

Youth Music Awards 2024

The fifth Youth Music Awards in association with Hal Leonard Europe took place on Wednesday 16 Oct 2024 at Troxy, London. 

Give a Gig

Give a Gig brings together artists, fans and local communities who want to break down barriers for young people facing inequity, exclusion and discrimination. Anyone can get involved by putting on a gig or buying tickets.

Youth Music Awards 2019

The inaugural Youth Music Awards, in association with Hal Leonard Europe, shone a much needed spotlight on young people, focusing on the power of music and its capacity for creating change.

Youth Music Awards 2021

The second Youth Music Awards was a special coming together of the forward-thinking people and projects making, learning and earning in the grassroots UK music scene.

Youth Music Awards 2022

Lethal Bizzle, Vick Hope and more celebrated the projects and people shaping the next generation of UK music at the Youth Music Awards 2022.

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Our Flexible Funding Policy

Whether you're applying for funding or managing an ongoing grant, we’ve got your back – from fair pay to adjusting for rising costs.