The sixth annual Youth Music Awards in association with Hal Leonard Europe, takes place on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at Troxy, London.

The Youth Music Awards 2025, in association with Hal Leonard Europe, celebrates the most forward-thinking projects and people making, learning and earning in music. From artists and entrepreneurs to grassroots projects and young leaders, the event recognises an exciting range of trailblazers from across the scene.

This year our call to arms is to ‘Rescue the Roots’ which addresses the funding crisis threatening grassroots youth music projects across the country. The sector is currently at breaking point and without action, the future of young people’s lives in music will be even more bleak. Let’s come together to help change that.

An incredible line-up of music industry figures made up this year’s judging panel, including Tinie Tempah, I. JORDAN, Ellie Dixon, Jess Iszatt, Fee Mak, Jodie Byrant, and Maia Beth - plus many more.

The Youth Music Awards are open to Youth Music NextGen Fund recipients or anyone who has taken part in a Youth Music funded project since January 2020.