Youth Music Awards 2025: Nominees and Sponsors

43 nominees were selected across 12 categories by our panel of industry experts.
Judges included: Tinie Tempah, Ellie Dixon and I. JORDAN.
The Youth Music Awards takes place on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, at Troxy, London.

Explore the various awards below to discover the incredible nominees and the awards they are up for. We are proud to showcase the next generation of the music industry in association with Hal Leonard Europe.

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Rising Star (industry) 2025 Supported by People's Postcode Lottery

For a young person who is making waves in a behind-the-scenes role within the music industry.

Inspirational Music Leader Award 2025 sponsored by the MU

For a music leader who inspires project participants through their actions, creativity, determination, positivity, energy, selflessness or ability to overcome challenges.

Young Leader Award 2025 Supported by Arts Council England

For a young person who has demonstrated great leadership skills as a project participant.

Original Track Award (Group) 2025 Sponsored by Marshall Amplification

For an outstanding track written and recorded by a group (two or more people).

Lyricist Award 2025 Sponsored by PRS for Music

For outstanding lyrics in an original track by an artist or group.

Music Video Award 2025 Supported by Notion

For an outstanding music video by an artist or group involved in a Youth Music funded project.

Outstanding Project Award 2025 Sponsored by Rocksteady Music School

For a Youth Music funded project that pushes the boundaries to promote inclusive music-making.

Music Producer Award 2025 in memory of Maxi Jazz.

For outstanding technical skills in music production, engineering, mixing and/or mastering.

Original Track Award (Solo) 2025 Supported by DMS

For an outstanding track written and recorded by a solo artist.

Rising Star Award (Artist) 2025 Supported by Pirate

For a rising musical group or solo artist that is making waves in the music industry.

Social Action Award 2025 Sponsored by Hal Leonard Europe

For an individual, collective or project that has made an outstanding commitment to local community and/or social justice issues.

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Grassroots Hero Award 2025, sponsored by Levi's

The Grassroots Hero Award recognises an outstanding individual who has advocated for young people and supported the grassroots music scene.