Music Shaped Me

Music changes lives. Through #MusicShapedMe, young people share powerful stories of growth, resilience, and creativity thanks to music-making. Explore their journeys and join the conversation.

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Coupdekat

Meet Coupdekat, a NextGen Fund Round Two artist blending modern beats and emotive vocals to tackle mental health, love, and more.

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The Higher Frequency podcast

Explore The Higher Frequency podcast, where young NextGen creators across the UK discuss the music, culture, and social issues shaping our world. Listen now on all major platforms.
 

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Youth Voice in the Early Years

Our guide offers essential tips on engaging young children, fostering spontaneous musical activities, and collaborating with parents and practitioners.

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Sponsors Spotlight: Q&A with LCCM Principal Anthony Hamer-Hodges

LCCM Principal Anthony Hamer-Hodges discusses supporting young creatives, navigating industry challenges, and fostering future music leaders in our Sponsor Spotlight series.

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Nothing About Us Without Us: Making Effective Funding Decisions

Learn how Youth Music uses participatory grantmaking to shift power, promote equity, and involve young people and communities in funding decisions.

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Thank you for applying to the NextGen Fund

Thank you for applying to the NextGen Fund. We'll be in touch in 8-12 weeks (depending on the volume of applications we receive) to let you know the outcome of your application.

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Make a will online with Youth Music

Create your will online for free with Farewill, the UK’s leading will writing service, through Youth Music’s special offer. Quick, easy, and expert-checked.

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Memorial gig for Gary Devreede

When guitarist Gary Devreede passed away, his loved ones honoured him with a memorial gig, raising funds for Youth Music.

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Tri-Music Together

Explore Tri-Music Together, a workforce development project supporting Early Years music across three London boroughs, led by the Tri-borough Music Hub.

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Exchanging Notes - Nurturing Your Early Years Music Provision

Join this online training event on 15 January 2024 to explore creative ways to enhance Early Years music provision, featuring insights from educators and musicians

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NextGen Impact and Insights

Explore our leading research on what it means to be a young musician and get inspired to make your mark on the music industry

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Exchanging Notes

Discover Exchanging Notes, our learning programme sharing expert insights and tools to inspire inclusive, sustainable, and impactful change in music education.

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Exchanging Notes - International Women's Day Meet & Greet (Online)

Join a conversation on empowering women and gender minorities in music with inspiring leaders driving change and fostering inclusivity.

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Proud Allies LGBTQIA+ Awareness Training

Build confidence in creating safe, inclusive spaces with Proud Allies LGBTQIA+ awareness training.

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Preventing Youth Violence Through Creativity (Online)

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Exploring identity, belonging and authentic lyrical content in the world of young musicians

Explore how youth workers and music professionals can empower young people to create and perform safely, balancing creativity with legal considerations. 

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Terms and Conditions

Understand the terms and conditions for using the Youth Music website.

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NextGen Spotlight: EVA

Meet EVA: a rising star blending songwriting, production, and self-directed visuals to create her unique sound.

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Creative Ways to Write About Music in Your Early Career

Aspiring music journalist? Discover creative ways to craft compelling features and make your voice heard in the industry.