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Earth Day: Creating Change from the Grassroots

This Earth Day, explore how Youth Music and its partners are tackling the climate crisis through creative projects, empowering young people, and fostering collective action.

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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.

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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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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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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NextGen Spotlight: English Teacher

Meet English Teacher, the Rising Star Award winners at the Youth Music Awards 2022, and rising indie sensations making waves with Island Records.

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NextGen Fund FAQs

Have questions about the NextGen Fund? Explore our FAQs to find out how to bring your creative vision to life.

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Join Our Community

Be part of the Youth Music movement. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates, events, and opportunities – perfect for industry pros and young creatives. Don’t miss out!

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How To Be An Artist Manager

Behind every great artist is a great manager. Explore what it takes to support an artist’s career, build industry connections, and succeed as a manager with advice from the pros.

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How to start and sustain a career in music production: interview with Bicep

Learn how Bicep built their music production career, their advice for aspiring producers, and their insights on crafting authentic tracks.

Communicating your Youth Music Funding - Frequently Asked Questions

Discover answers to FAQs about communicating your Youth Music funding, including event promotion, press quotes, branding guidelines, and social media tips.

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Evaluation and reporting hub

Find guidance and templates to help plan, evaluate, and report on your Youth Music-funded project.

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A beginners guide to hosting a great virtual festival

Want to create a virtual festival but don't know where to start? This guide covers everything from planning and programming to streaming and promotion, helping you host a great online event.

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Black Lives Matter - Important Information & Resources

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Tuning into Identity: Music's Role in LGBTQIA+ Self-Exploration

Youth Music NextGen writer, David Simkins, examines the importance of queer representation and identification in music for young people.


 

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

For a track written and recorded by a solo artist.

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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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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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