Breadcrumb Home Search Search Copy URL http://youthmusic-staging.preflight.site/search-results Search Copy URL http://youthmusic-staging.preflight.site/search-results Search Youth Music resources Beyond the Tick-Box – Gawain Hewitt’s reflections on safeguarding as a living practice Supporting young people to feel safe and included is central to grassroots music projects’ work. Yet safeguarding can often seem to be more about compliance, with generic policies and box ticking measures. Something that’s far removed from the day-to-day practices of providing a welcoming space, listening and learning from young people, and promoting everyone’s wellbeing. Here, Gawain Hewitt reflects on how he’s come to understand safeguarding as part of his day-to-day creative work and provides some top tips to close the gap between safeguarding policy and practice. Our Funding We’re here to back grassroots projects and young creators across the UK. Explore our funding opportunities today! Read more Donate In Memory When someone we love dies, our fondest memories of them are often musical. By creating a Youth Music memorial fund in honour of a loved one, you can help break down barriers and support young people to get started in music. Read more news In Conversation with Dani Stephenson, President of Straight Forward Music In an interview with Youth Music, Dani shares his personal journey and the insights he has gained from his experiences. Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Mari Mathias Meet Youth Music NextGen Fund artist, Hillarynx, a London-based artist making velvety smooth neo-soul. Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Lemonade Shoelace Lemonade Shoelace is an explosive psychedelic project by Ruairi Richman. The Irish artist aims to load up the senses with colour, rich melodies and textures of sound that embrace the last 50 years of popular music, all written, produced and recorded by himself within the walls of his small bedroom studio. Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Lemonade Shoelace Lemonade Shoelace is an explosive psychedelic project by Ruairi Richman. The Irish artist aims to load up the senses with colour, rich melodies and textures of sound that embrace the last 50 years of popular music, all written, produced and recorded by himself within the walls of his small bedroom studio. Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Rianne Lewis, Run It Youth Music NextGen Fund recipient, Rianne Lewis, is the founder of RUN IT, a music and networking events series. Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Mari Mathias To celebrate Welsh Language Music Day (9 February), Youth Music NextGen Fund artist Mari Mathias discusses the importance of celebrating folklore, tradition and the Celtic language through music, as well as her upcoming collaborative EP, and the growing vibrancy of the Welsh language music scene. Read more Funding Help and Support Need funding for your music project? Explore resources, tips, and guidance to help you apply, manage, and make the most of Youth Music funding. Read more Access Support Youth Music is committed to accessibility. Learn how our Access Support, Application Access Fund, and personal access costs help break down barriers to funding and participation. Read more resources Fund Picker Tool Not sure which Youth Music Fund suits you? Use our easy Fund Picker Tool to get quick suggestions and explore your options. opportunities On The Record: The Role of Record Labels in Today's Music Industry Join us at Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds for a FREE event + panel discussion on the world of record labels, for artists and budding label execs alike. Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more Incubator Communications Toolkit Explore the Incubator Fund Communications Toolkit – your essential guide to making the most of your funded project. Packed with resources, tips, and guidance to help you amplify your message and meet grant requirements. Read more Case Study NextGen Spotlight: Adlais Adlais, meaning 'echo' in Welsh, amplifies the best of Welsh music. Founder Connor Morgans shares how NextGen Fund support brought Adlais to North Wales, championing artists and communities. Read more Youth Music Awards 2023: Judges An incredible line-up of music industry figures judged the music categories for the Youth Music Awards 2024 in association with Hal Leonard Europe. Read more resources Our Music (2006) Report A 2006 Youth Music survey reveals how young people engaged with music, highlighting their preference for making music independently or with friends over school settings. Download the report. resources Creating a powerful press release for your Youth Music funded project Learn how to craft a compelling press release to spotlight your Youth Music-funded project and showcase its impact. Trailblazer and Catalyser Communications Toolkit Explore the Youth Music Communications Toolkit – your guide for maximising your Arts Council England-funded project with resources, tips, and guidance to amplify your impact Read more Pagination First page « First Previous page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Current page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last »
