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NextGen Community Event: Manchester

Youth Music headed to Manchester for our second in-person NextGen Community Event, with performances and a panel discussing the importance of community when building a career in music.

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NextGen Community Event: How Do I Get My Music Heard?

We teamed up with Young Guns Network and KISS FM to host a Youth Music NextGen Community Event at Bauer Media's headquarters in London, with experts sharing how artists can get their music on radio.

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Let’s Talk About the Class Ceiling in Music

The creative industries in the UK have a problem with working-class representation. How can we help to build a music industry that better reflects our society?

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NextGen Community Event: Bristol

Youth Music's NextGen Community Series headed to Bristol to host an event on all things radio, sync and A&R, for young artists to get their music heard.

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Why is improvisation important?

Discover how improvisation can transform music education and inspire creativity. Explore its role in composition, communication, and creating inclusive, expressive learning environments for students.

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Young Identity

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Spotify Partners With Youth Music to Launch Fund Supporting Grassroots Youth Spaces

The Spotify and Youth Music Fund aims to preserve and protect at-risk spaces for children and young people experiencing challenging circumstances.

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No Grass Without Roots

The past two Mercury Prize wins highlight the crucial role grassroots music plays in shaping the future of the industry. It’s time to stand up for grassroots youth and community music. 

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NextGen Community Event: How to Grow Your Community As a Young Creative

We've rounded up expert advice on how to network and build a community, from our panel of music industry insiders at our NextGen Community event in Glasgow.

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Decolonising the Music Curriculum

This is how the Youth Music team is exploring how to decolonise language and the music curriculum.

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Youth Music's Workforce Demographic Data

Explore how workforce diversity data drives change, informs priorities, and strengthens our organisation through inclusive actions.

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Youth Music’s Industry Connect Report Calls for Change

Our Industry Connect Report supports young creatives facing barriers to the music industry. We're calling for a cross-industry coalition to transform access to music careers.

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Safeguarding Hub

Discover Youth Music’s safeguarding expectations and access essential resources to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people and adults in your care.

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How and why you should update language in your organisation

Global Majority or BAME? Disabled or d/Deaf? Learn how to update language inclusively and responsibly in your organisation.

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The IDEA Working Group and our Language Series

Explore the IDEA Working Group's role in fostering inclusive practices, evolving language, and driving positive organisational change.

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NextGen Community Event: Building Meaningful Brand Collaborations as a Creative

For our final NextGen Community event of the year, we joined forces with Levi's and YGN for a free event on the power of brand partnerships and personal branding in today’s creative landscape.

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Safeguarding Culture and Ways of Working

Safeguarding should be a mindset, not just a box-ticking exercise. Discover how to build a strong safeguarding culture.

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Developing a Safeguarding Culture

Build a safeguarding culture that goes beyond policies. Explore key resources, expert insights, and practical tools for safer spaces.

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Connor Morgans

Connor Morgans is the founder of Adlais (meaning 'echo' in Welsh), which is a bilingual promoter of contemporary Welsh music. He is also a presenter on Radio Cardiff, a freelance producer for BBC Radio 1, and has hosted Anthem Cymru's 'Family Gathering'.

Minimum Safeguarding Standards

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