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Musicalize support Youth Music with charity gig

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:55:12 +0100

To celebrate their first birthday, event promoters Musicalize are putting on a fantastic night of music and entertainment in support of Youth Music.

TeamGB single and Albert Hall concert for Youth Music Voices

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:29:12 +0100

Youth Music Voices will back Kimberley Walsh and Alfie Boe for the first live performance of the official Team GB song at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday 11 May.

Youth Music Voices member Sam's got talent

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:32:56 +0100

Sam Kelly performs in the Britain's Got Talent semi-final on Wednesday 9 May. As a member of the Youth Music Voices choir, he will be singing as part of the London 2012 Festival.

Youth Music appoints Executive Director and Operations Director

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:58:52 +0100

Youth Music announced today that its Board has appointed Matt Griffiths as Executive Director. This follows a rigorous search and selection process led by the charity’s Chairman and Nominations Committee.

Youth Music awards grants to help young people across England

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:37:39 +0100

Youth Music is pleased to announce that 89 organisations have been offered funding under the first round of the Youth Music Programme; supporting music-making opportunities for young people in England and, in particular, for those in challenging circumstances.

Youth Music weekly news digest

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:40:33 +0100

Hello from Youth Music's new pad. It's ever so shiny. We've so far managed to find our new desks and unpack the computers. Yes indeedy - we've got the internet and everything! To reward you for your patience whilst our phone-lines were down last Friday, we've assembled a super-sized selection of stories for you.

Youth Music Voices' Sam on Britain's Got Talent!

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:31:47 +0100

I've gotta say a million percent yes! That. Was. Sensational. Yep - we're positively glowing with pride as, 19 year old Sam Kelly, part of our supremely talented Youth Music Voices choir, made it on to ratings juggernaut, 'Britain's Got Talent' last Saturday. Check out the video for yourself.

Youth Music weekly news digest

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:14:00 +0000

>climbs out of crate<...YM HQ is officially on the move with bulging recycling bins, brimful boxes and an assortment of extraneous stationery - protractor anyone? No? Never fear though, digestives, we've still found time to scour the news-world for all the latest music matters. Get your news hat on - you know it makes sense.

We're on the move

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:18:24 +0000

We're bidding a final, fond farewell to One America Street and moving on to pastures new. We'll miss the old gaff but looking forward to exciting times at our new abode.

Youth Music weekly news digest

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:41:03 +0000

OK, so we've got a host of helicopters; a gargantuan gaggle of musicians; two choirs; octophonic sound; a Radio 1 DJ and two separate performance halls - no it's not James Bond, The Musical, but they do all feature in just one of this week's news stories. Stockhausen has a lot to answer for.

From Pennies to Pounds

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:00:38 +0000

Nope, our piggy bank isn't bursting at the seams (weekend away in Bognor postponed again) but the wonderful people at the Pennies Foundation have helped to raise £££s to support Youth Music. A mahusive thank you from all of us! *beams*

Marshall Amplification powers up Youth Music!

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:49:39 +0000

Yep, we're well and truly plugged into the power of music thanks to Marshall Amplification. Back in February Youth Music teamed up with the generous gang at Marshall Amps who donated 26 amplifiers to worthy organisations working with children and young people across the country.

Youth Music weekly news digest

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:36:57 +0000

It's been a busy week in the world of arts and music education (sizeable hot drink receptacle recommended). That Henley dude has been at it again - this time wading through England's cultural education waters whilst the rest of the nation appear to be revelling in a plethora of Cultural Olympiad projects.

How music gave Luke his voice back

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:07:43 +0000

Following a horrific motor vehicle accident in 2007, Luke was unable to walk or talk after sustaining a complicated brain injury. Five years on and he is literally back on his feet and learning to sing again thanks to a Youth Music project in Somerset.

Youth Music weekly news digest

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:29:57 +0000

This week we're covering every Engel. Bert don't panic as there'll be no mention of a certain Herr Humperdinck. >guilty sideways glance< And in less controversial news, charitable foundations (including those in the name of Gaga & Winehouse) are dishing up funds to support young talent whilst rapper, Benny Banks hails the power of music.