Breadcrumb Home Meet Our NextGen Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/community/nextgen-community/meet-our-nextgen Meet Our NextGen From MOBO Award winners to Glastonbury performers, discover the creatives who started their journeys with Youth Music-funded projects.Our NextGen alumni prove that the right support can turn dreams into reality. This is what can happen when we remove barriers to music. Explore their stories. Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/community/nextgen-community/meet-our-nextgen Meet Our NextGen From MOBO Award winners to Glastonbury performers, discover the creatives who started their journeys with Youth Music-funded projects.Our NextGen alumni prove that the right support can turn dreams into reality. This is what can happen when we remove barriers to music. Explore their stories. Discipline - Any -ArtistDJEventsJournalistLabel OwnerOtherPhoto and VideographyProducerRadio and Podcast Region - Any -East MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth East EnglandNorth West EnglandNorthern IrelandScotlandSouth East EnglandSouth West EnglandWalesWest MidlandsYorkshire and the Humber Search Keywords ZMARAK (fka m3untitled) Yorkshire and The Humber ZMARAK is a self-taught audiovisual artist & DJ specialising in analogue video, DIY street mischief & grassroots event curation. They will produce a 30 minute hybrid DJ composition performed in an urban football court, tributing South Asian discographies, 2000s CLUBLAND vocals, 4X4 bassline, metal and emo guitar riffs to create a sonic diary of a ghost who grew too fast. Instagram ZELA North East ZELA dominates her brand of queer, unapologetic pop that oozes sexual liberation and celebrates neurodiversity. She will produce a 3 track EP release by ZELA and succesfully market and promote new music to my fanbase. Instagram Zakariah. West Midlands Zakariah is a Birmingham-based melodic rap artist who blends rap, jazz, and R&B influences. Zakariah’s next project is a 4–6 track EP with an innovative rollout, led by a salesman alter ego in parody adverts selling ‘love solutions.’ The campaign combines music, comedy, and storytelling to build a distinctive and authentic brand. Instagram VXRGO London VXRGO is a Jungle DJ and Producer. Her unique production style has earned her spots on labels such as Hooversound Recordings. 2026 marks the 'People’s Assembly' launch. This project transcends the rave, merging high-energy production with a focus on mental health, social connection, and bridging the gap between artists and community. Instagram Vee Adu East Midlands Vee Adu is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Nottingham, making waves in the music scene with her soulful tone. The album will be about a human experience through love. It’s about how we all connect in simple ways whether that’s through feelings, experiences, seasons or memories. Instagram Tyler Zwink Scotland Tyler Zwink is an American composer living in Glasgow, Scotland. Tyler has recently completed a studio recording of his opera designed for accessibility, "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood". With the NextGen Fund he will expand the project and record Act 2. Instagram Tobi Zoë East Midlands At 22, Leeds-based artist and producer Tobi Zoë is building her own sonic world. As a female producer, Tobi focuses on creative autonomy and authentic storytelling. She will release a four-track EP, start performing live, and host a female producer/artist showcase in Leeds. Instagram TBO Wales TBO is a 21 year old Cardiff-based emotional artist creating honest, real-life music rooted in heartbreak, reflection, and lived experience. They are aiming to record, mix, and master a set of 6 songs across the span of 12 months, alongside releasing engaging content to help market their music and extend their reach. Instagram SAMIEL London SAMIEL is a visually impaired producer utilising a combination of hardware and software to create bass driven underground club music. High Function is an online platform dedicated to connecting disabled creatives, as well as raising awareness for further inclusivity within the industry. Instagram Ruby Usiskin London Ruby is a 20 year old self-taught graphic designer from London. The founder of Girls of Pop Zine which aims to highlight up-and-coming female pop artists and bridge the gap between artists and their fans. Girls of Pop is an independent scrapbook style zine that celebrates women in the music industry. The goal of this project is to create and publish issue 4, start offering an artist merchandise service and establish Girls of Pop as a business. Instagram Rosie Larada North East Sharp lyricism and a voice that highlights the female experience, her music showcases a bold collision of pop, soul, and jazz. She will record and release two singles blending pop, soul, and jazz with orchestral elements. This project will help me establish myself as a solo artist and reach a wider audience. Instagram Patrick Wilde North West Patrick Wilde is a disabled punk and alternative rock artist from the North West. The funding will create a podcast and short-form content project led by Patrick Wilde The project focuses on platform-building, skills development, and challenging ableism in the music industry through honest conversation. Instagram okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
ZMARAK (fka m3untitled) Yorkshire and The Humber ZMARAK is a self-taught audiovisual artist & DJ specialising in analogue video, DIY street mischief & grassroots event curation. They will produce a 30 minute hybrid DJ composition performed in an urban football court, tributing South Asian discographies, 2000s CLUBLAND vocals, 4X4 bassline, metal and emo guitar riffs to create a sonic diary of a ghost who grew too fast. Instagram ZELA North East ZELA dominates her brand of queer, unapologetic pop that oozes sexual liberation and celebrates neurodiversity. She will produce a 3 track EP release by ZELA and succesfully market and promote new music to my fanbase. Instagram Zakariah. West Midlands Zakariah is a Birmingham-based melodic rap artist who blends rap, jazz, and R&B influences. Zakariah’s next project is a 4–6 track EP with an innovative rollout, led by a salesman alter ego in parody adverts selling ‘love solutions.’ The campaign combines music, comedy, and storytelling to build a distinctive and authentic brand. Instagram VXRGO London VXRGO is a Jungle DJ and Producer. Her unique production style has earned her spots on labels such as Hooversound Recordings. 2026 marks the 'People’s Assembly' launch. This project transcends the rave, merging high-energy production with a focus on mental health, social connection, and bridging the gap between artists and community. Instagram Vee Adu East Midlands Vee Adu is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Nottingham, making waves in the music scene with her soulful tone. The album will be about a human experience through love. It’s about how we all connect in simple ways whether that’s through feelings, experiences, seasons or memories. Instagram Tyler Zwink Scotland Tyler Zwink is an American composer living in Glasgow, Scotland. Tyler has recently completed a studio recording of his opera designed for accessibility, "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood". With the NextGen Fund he will expand the project and record Act 2. Instagram Tobi Zoë East Midlands At 22, Leeds-based artist and producer Tobi Zoë is building her own sonic world. As a female producer, Tobi focuses on creative autonomy and authentic storytelling. She will release a four-track EP, start performing live, and host a female producer/artist showcase in Leeds. Instagram TBO Wales TBO is a 21 year old Cardiff-based emotional artist creating honest, real-life music rooted in heartbreak, reflection, and lived experience. They are aiming to record, mix, and master a set of 6 songs across the span of 12 months, alongside releasing engaging content to help market their music and extend their reach. Instagram SAMIEL London SAMIEL is a visually impaired producer utilising a combination of hardware and software to create bass driven underground club music. High Function is an online platform dedicated to connecting disabled creatives, as well as raising awareness for further inclusivity within the industry. Instagram Ruby Usiskin London Ruby is a 20 year old self-taught graphic designer from London. The founder of Girls of Pop Zine which aims to highlight up-and-coming female pop artists and bridge the gap between artists and their fans. Girls of Pop is an independent scrapbook style zine that celebrates women in the music industry. The goal of this project is to create and publish issue 4, start offering an artist merchandise service and establish Girls of Pop as a business. Instagram Rosie Larada North East Sharp lyricism and a voice that highlights the female experience, her music showcases a bold collision of pop, soul, and jazz. She will record and release two singles blending pop, soul, and jazz with orchestral elements. This project will help me establish myself as a solo artist and reach a wider audience. Instagram Patrick Wilde North West Patrick Wilde is a disabled punk and alternative rock artist from the North West. The funding will create a podcast and short-form content project led by Patrick Wilde The project focuses on platform-building, skills development, and challenging ableism in the music industry through honest conversation. Instagram okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
ZELA North East ZELA dominates her brand of queer, unapologetic pop that oozes sexual liberation and celebrates neurodiversity. She will produce a 3 track EP release by ZELA and succesfully market and promote new music to my fanbase. Instagram Zakariah. West Midlands Zakariah is a Birmingham-based melodic rap artist who blends rap, jazz, and R&B influences. Zakariah’s next project is a 4–6 track EP with an innovative rollout, led by a salesman alter ego in parody adverts selling ‘love solutions.’ The campaign combines music, comedy, and storytelling to build a distinctive and authentic brand. Instagram VXRGO London VXRGO is a Jungle DJ and Producer. Her unique production style has earned her spots on labels such as Hooversound Recordings. 2026 marks the 'People’s Assembly' launch. This project transcends the rave, merging high-energy production with a focus on mental health, social connection, and bridging the gap between artists and community. Instagram Vee Adu East Midlands Vee Adu is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Nottingham, making waves in the music scene with her soulful tone. The album will be about a human experience through love. It’s about how we all connect in simple ways whether that’s through feelings, experiences, seasons or memories. Instagram Tyler Zwink Scotland Tyler Zwink is an American composer living in Glasgow, Scotland. Tyler has recently completed a studio recording of his opera designed for accessibility, "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood". With the NextGen Fund he will expand the project and record Act 2. Instagram Tobi Zoë East Midlands At 22, Leeds-based artist and producer Tobi Zoë is building her own sonic world. As a female producer, Tobi focuses on creative autonomy and authentic storytelling. She will release a four-track EP, start performing live, and host a female producer/artist showcase in Leeds. Instagram TBO Wales TBO is a 21 year old Cardiff-based emotional artist creating honest, real-life music rooted in heartbreak, reflection, and lived experience. They are aiming to record, mix, and master a set of 6 songs across the span of 12 months, alongside releasing engaging content to help market their music and extend their reach. Instagram SAMIEL London SAMIEL is a visually impaired producer utilising a combination of hardware and software to create bass driven underground club music. High Function is an online platform dedicated to connecting disabled creatives, as well as raising awareness for further inclusivity within the industry. Instagram Ruby Usiskin London Ruby is a 20 year old self-taught graphic designer from London. The founder of Girls of Pop Zine which aims to highlight up-and-coming female pop artists and bridge the gap between artists and their fans. Girls of Pop is an independent scrapbook style zine that celebrates women in the music industry. The goal of this project is to create and publish issue 4, start offering an artist merchandise service and establish Girls of Pop as a business. Instagram Rosie Larada North East Sharp lyricism and a voice that highlights the female experience, her music showcases a bold collision of pop, soul, and jazz. She will record and release two singles blending pop, soul, and jazz with orchestral elements. This project will help me establish myself as a solo artist and reach a wider audience. Instagram Patrick Wilde North West Patrick Wilde is a disabled punk and alternative rock artist from the North West. The funding will create a podcast and short-form content project led by Patrick Wilde The project focuses on platform-building, skills development, and challenging ableism in the music industry through honest conversation. Instagram okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Zakariah. West Midlands Zakariah is a Birmingham-based melodic rap artist who blends rap, jazz, and R&B influences. Zakariah’s next project is a 4–6 track EP with an innovative rollout, led by a salesman alter ego in parody adverts selling ‘love solutions.’ The campaign combines music, comedy, and storytelling to build a distinctive and authentic brand. Instagram VXRGO London VXRGO is a Jungle DJ and Producer. Her unique production style has earned her spots on labels such as Hooversound Recordings. 2026 marks the 'People’s Assembly' launch. This project transcends the rave, merging high-energy production with a focus on mental health, social connection, and bridging the gap between artists and community. Instagram Vee Adu East Midlands Vee Adu is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Nottingham, making waves in the music scene with her soulful tone. The album will be about a human experience through love. It’s about how we all connect in simple ways whether that’s through feelings, experiences, seasons or memories. Instagram Tyler Zwink Scotland Tyler Zwink is an American composer living in Glasgow, Scotland. Tyler has recently completed a studio recording of his opera designed for accessibility, "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood". With the NextGen Fund he will expand the project and record Act 2. Instagram Tobi Zoë East Midlands At 22, Leeds-based artist and producer Tobi Zoë is building her own sonic world. As a female producer, Tobi focuses on creative autonomy and authentic storytelling. She will release a four-track EP, start performing live, and host a female producer/artist showcase in Leeds. Instagram TBO Wales TBO is a 21 year old Cardiff-based emotional artist creating honest, real-life music rooted in heartbreak, reflection, and lived experience. They are aiming to record, mix, and master a set of 6 songs across the span of 12 months, alongside releasing engaging content to help market their music and extend their reach. Instagram SAMIEL London SAMIEL is a visually impaired producer utilising a combination of hardware and software to create bass driven underground club music. High Function is an online platform dedicated to connecting disabled creatives, as well as raising awareness for further inclusivity within the industry. Instagram Ruby Usiskin London Ruby is a 20 year old self-taught graphic designer from London. The founder of Girls of Pop Zine which aims to highlight up-and-coming female pop artists and bridge the gap between artists and their fans. Girls of Pop is an independent scrapbook style zine that celebrates women in the music industry. The goal of this project is to create and publish issue 4, start offering an artist merchandise service and establish Girls of Pop as a business. Instagram Rosie Larada North East Sharp lyricism and a voice that highlights the female experience, her music showcases a bold collision of pop, soul, and jazz. She will record and release two singles blending pop, soul, and jazz with orchestral elements. This project will help me establish myself as a solo artist and reach a wider audience. Instagram Patrick Wilde North West Patrick Wilde is a disabled punk and alternative rock artist from the North West. The funding will create a podcast and short-form content project led by Patrick Wilde The project focuses on platform-building, skills development, and challenging ableism in the music industry through honest conversation. Instagram okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
VXRGO London VXRGO is a Jungle DJ and Producer. Her unique production style has earned her spots on labels such as Hooversound Recordings. 2026 marks the 'People’s Assembly' launch. This project transcends the rave, merging high-energy production with a focus on mental health, social connection, and bridging the gap between artists and community. Instagram Vee Adu East Midlands Vee Adu is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Nottingham, making waves in the music scene with her soulful tone. The album will be about a human experience through love. It’s about how we all connect in simple ways whether that’s through feelings, experiences, seasons or memories. Instagram Tyler Zwink Scotland Tyler Zwink is an American composer living in Glasgow, Scotland. Tyler has recently completed a studio recording of his opera designed for accessibility, "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood". With the NextGen Fund he will expand the project and record Act 2. Instagram Tobi Zoë East Midlands At 22, Leeds-based artist and producer Tobi Zoë is building her own sonic world. As a female producer, Tobi focuses on creative autonomy and authentic storytelling. She will release a four-track EP, start performing live, and host a female producer/artist showcase in Leeds. Instagram TBO Wales TBO is a 21 year old Cardiff-based emotional artist creating honest, real-life music rooted in heartbreak, reflection, and lived experience. They are aiming to record, mix, and master a set of 6 songs across the span of 12 months, alongside releasing engaging content to help market their music and extend their reach. Instagram SAMIEL London SAMIEL is a visually impaired producer utilising a combination of hardware and software to create bass driven underground club music. High Function is an online platform dedicated to connecting disabled creatives, as well as raising awareness for further inclusivity within the industry. Instagram Ruby Usiskin London Ruby is a 20 year old self-taught graphic designer from London. The founder of Girls of Pop Zine which aims to highlight up-and-coming female pop artists and bridge the gap between artists and their fans. Girls of Pop is an independent scrapbook style zine that celebrates women in the music industry. The goal of this project is to create and publish issue 4, start offering an artist merchandise service and establish Girls of Pop as a business. Instagram Rosie Larada North East Sharp lyricism and a voice that highlights the female experience, her music showcases a bold collision of pop, soul, and jazz. She will record and release two singles blending pop, soul, and jazz with orchestral elements. This project will help me establish myself as a solo artist and reach a wider audience. Instagram Patrick Wilde North West Patrick Wilde is a disabled punk and alternative rock artist from the North West. The funding will create a podcast and short-form content project led by Patrick Wilde The project focuses on platform-building, skills development, and challenging ableism in the music industry through honest conversation. Instagram okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Vee Adu East Midlands Vee Adu is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Nottingham, making waves in the music scene with her soulful tone. The album will be about a human experience through love. It’s about how we all connect in simple ways whether that’s through feelings, experiences, seasons or memories. Instagram Tyler Zwink Scotland Tyler Zwink is an American composer living in Glasgow, Scotland. Tyler has recently completed a studio recording of his opera designed for accessibility, "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood". With the NextGen Fund he will expand the project and record Act 2. Instagram Tobi Zoë East Midlands At 22, Leeds-based artist and producer Tobi Zoë is building her own sonic world. As a female producer, Tobi focuses on creative autonomy and authentic storytelling. She will release a four-track EP, start performing live, and host a female producer/artist showcase in Leeds. Instagram TBO Wales TBO is a 21 year old Cardiff-based emotional artist creating honest, real-life music rooted in heartbreak, reflection, and lived experience. They are aiming to record, mix, and master a set of 6 songs across the span of 12 months, alongside releasing engaging content to help market their music and extend their reach. Instagram SAMIEL London SAMIEL is a visually impaired producer utilising a combination of hardware and software to create bass driven underground club music. High Function is an online platform dedicated to connecting disabled creatives, as well as raising awareness for further inclusivity within the industry. Instagram Ruby Usiskin London Ruby is a 20 year old self-taught graphic designer from London. The founder of Girls of Pop Zine which aims to highlight up-and-coming female pop artists and bridge the gap between artists and their fans. Girls of Pop is an independent scrapbook style zine that celebrates women in the music industry. The goal of this project is to create and publish issue 4, start offering an artist merchandise service and establish Girls of Pop as a business. Instagram Rosie Larada North East Sharp lyricism and a voice that highlights the female experience, her music showcases a bold collision of pop, soul, and jazz. She will record and release two singles blending pop, soul, and jazz with orchestral elements. This project will help me establish myself as a solo artist and reach a wider audience. Instagram Patrick Wilde North West Patrick Wilde is a disabled punk and alternative rock artist from the North West. The funding will create a podcast and short-form content project led by Patrick Wilde The project focuses on platform-building, skills development, and challenging ableism in the music industry through honest conversation. Instagram okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Tyler Zwink Scotland Tyler Zwink is an American composer living in Glasgow, Scotland. Tyler has recently completed a studio recording of his opera designed for accessibility, "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood". With the NextGen Fund he will expand the project and record Act 2. Instagram Tobi Zoë East Midlands At 22, Leeds-based artist and producer Tobi Zoë is building her own sonic world. As a female producer, Tobi focuses on creative autonomy and authentic storytelling. She will release a four-track EP, start performing live, and host a female producer/artist showcase in Leeds. Instagram TBO Wales TBO is a 21 year old Cardiff-based emotional artist creating honest, real-life music rooted in heartbreak, reflection, and lived experience. They are aiming to record, mix, and master a set of 6 songs across the span of 12 months, alongside releasing engaging content to help market their music and extend their reach. Instagram SAMIEL London SAMIEL is a visually impaired producer utilising a combination of hardware and software to create bass driven underground club music. High Function is an online platform dedicated to connecting disabled creatives, as well as raising awareness for further inclusivity within the industry. Instagram Ruby Usiskin London Ruby is a 20 year old self-taught graphic designer from London. The founder of Girls of Pop Zine which aims to highlight up-and-coming female pop artists and bridge the gap between artists and their fans. Girls of Pop is an independent scrapbook style zine that celebrates women in the music industry. The goal of this project is to create and publish issue 4, start offering an artist merchandise service and establish Girls of Pop as a business. Instagram Rosie Larada North East Sharp lyricism and a voice that highlights the female experience, her music showcases a bold collision of pop, soul, and jazz. She will record and release two singles blending pop, soul, and jazz with orchestral elements. This project will help me establish myself as a solo artist and reach a wider audience. Instagram Patrick Wilde North West Patrick Wilde is a disabled punk and alternative rock artist from the North West. The funding will create a podcast and short-form content project led by Patrick Wilde The project focuses on platform-building, skills development, and challenging ableism in the music industry through honest conversation. Instagram okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Tobi Zoë East Midlands At 22, Leeds-based artist and producer Tobi Zoë is building her own sonic world. As a female producer, Tobi focuses on creative autonomy and authentic storytelling. She will release a four-track EP, start performing live, and host a female producer/artist showcase in Leeds. Instagram TBO Wales TBO is a 21 year old Cardiff-based emotional artist creating honest, real-life music rooted in heartbreak, reflection, and lived experience. They are aiming to record, mix, and master a set of 6 songs across the span of 12 months, alongside releasing engaging content to help market their music and extend their reach. Instagram SAMIEL London SAMIEL is a visually impaired producer utilising a combination of hardware and software to create bass driven underground club music. High Function is an online platform dedicated to connecting disabled creatives, as well as raising awareness for further inclusivity within the industry. Instagram Ruby Usiskin London Ruby is a 20 year old self-taught graphic designer from London. The founder of Girls of Pop Zine which aims to highlight up-and-coming female pop artists and bridge the gap between artists and their fans. Girls of Pop is an independent scrapbook style zine that celebrates women in the music industry. The goal of this project is to create and publish issue 4, start offering an artist merchandise service and establish Girls of Pop as a business. Instagram Rosie Larada North East Sharp lyricism and a voice that highlights the female experience, her music showcases a bold collision of pop, soul, and jazz. She will record and release two singles blending pop, soul, and jazz with orchestral elements. This project will help me establish myself as a solo artist and reach a wider audience. Instagram Patrick Wilde North West Patrick Wilde is a disabled punk and alternative rock artist from the North West. The funding will create a podcast and short-form content project led by Patrick Wilde The project focuses on platform-building, skills development, and challenging ableism in the music industry through honest conversation. Instagram okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
TBO Wales TBO is a 21 year old Cardiff-based emotional artist creating honest, real-life music rooted in heartbreak, reflection, and lived experience. They are aiming to record, mix, and master a set of 6 songs across the span of 12 months, alongside releasing engaging content to help market their music and extend their reach. Instagram SAMIEL London SAMIEL is a visually impaired producer utilising a combination of hardware and software to create bass driven underground club music. High Function is an online platform dedicated to connecting disabled creatives, as well as raising awareness for further inclusivity within the industry. Instagram Ruby Usiskin London Ruby is a 20 year old self-taught graphic designer from London. The founder of Girls of Pop Zine which aims to highlight up-and-coming female pop artists and bridge the gap between artists and their fans. Girls of Pop is an independent scrapbook style zine that celebrates women in the music industry. The goal of this project is to create and publish issue 4, start offering an artist merchandise service and establish Girls of Pop as a business. Instagram Rosie Larada North East Sharp lyricism and a voice that highlights the female experience, her music showcases a bold collision of pop, soul, and jazz. She will record and release two singles blending pop, soul, and jazz with orchestral elements. This project will help me establish myself as a solo artist and reach a wider audience. Instagram Patrick Wilde North West Patrick Wilde is a disabled punk and alternative rock artist from the North West. The funding will create a podcast and short-form content project led by Patrick Wilde The project focuses on platform-building, skills development, and challenging ableism in the music industry through honest conversation. Instagram okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
SAMIEL London SAMIEL is a visually impaired producer utilising a combination of hardware and software to create bass driven underground club music. High Function is an online platform dedicated to connecting disabled creatives, as well as raising awareness for further inclusivity within the industry. Instagram Ruby Usiskin London Ruby is a 20 year old self-taught graphic designer from London. The founder of Girls of Pop Zine which aims to highlight up-and-coming female pop artists and bridge the gap between artists and their fans. Girls of Pop is an independent scrapbook style zine that celebrates women in the music industry. The goal of this project is to create and publish issue 4, start offering an artist merchandise service and establish Girls of Pop as a business. Instagram Rosie Larada North East Sharp lyricism and a voice that highlights the female experience, her music showcases a bold collision of pop, soul, and jazz. She will record and release two singles blending pop, soul, and jazz with orchestral elements. This project will help me establish myself as a solo artist and reach a wider audience. Instagram Patrick Wilde North West Patrick Wilde is a disabled punk and alternative rock artist from the North West. The funding will create a podcast and short-form content project led by Patrick Wilde The project focuses on platform-building, skills development, and challenging ableism in the music industry through honest conversation. Instagram okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Ruby Usiskin London Ruby is a 20 year old self-taught graphic designer from London. The founder of Girls of Pop Zine which aims to highlight up-and-coming female pop artists and bridge the gap between artists and their fans. Girls of Pop is an independent scrapbook style zine that celebrates women in the music industry. The goal of this project is to create and publish issue 4, start offering an artist merchandise service and establish Girls of Pop as a business. Instagram Rosie Larada North East Sharp lyricism and a voice that highlights the female experience, her music showcases a bold collision of pop, soul, and jazz. She will record and release two singles blending pop, soul, and jazz with orchestral elements. This project will help me establish myself as a solo artist and reach a wider audience. Instagram Patrick Wilde North West Patrick Wilde is a disabled punk and alternative rock artist from the North West. The funding will create a podcast and short-form content project led by Patrick Wilde The project focuses on platform-building, skills development, and challenging ableism in the music industry through honest conversation. Instagram okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Rosie Larada North East Sharp lyricism and a voice that highlights the female experience, her music showcases a bold collision of pop, soul, and jazz. She will record and release two singles blending pop, soul, and jazz with orchestral elements. This project will help me establish myself as a solo artist and reach a wider audience. Instagram Patrick Wilde North West Patrick Wilde is a disabled punk and alternative rock artist from the North West. The funding will create a podcast and short-form content project led by Patrick Wilde The project focuses on platform-building, skills development, and challenging ableism in the music industry through honest conversation. Instagram okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Patrick Wilde North West Patrick Wilde is a disabled punk and alternative rock artist from the North West. The funding will create a podcast and short-form content project led by Patrick Wilde The project focuses on platform-building, skills development, and challenging ableism in the music industry through honest conversation. Instagram okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
okcandice West Midlands okcandice / sonic seamstress is an artist-curator and musician. They are the director of Bedtime Stories studio and radio host for Refuge Worldwide. Their practice is concerned with methodologies of grief, Black audio-visual archives and uses of the sonic in civic space. Pam Dawta is the debut EP from artist and musician okcandice. It charts okcandice’s grieving process following the sudden death of their mother through electronica and Afro-Latin fusion. Instagram NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
NEVATA North East Newcastle based, Nevata is a DJ/ producer creating immersive, high energy tracks. The project, Digital Child, explores ADHD as a creative force rather than something to fix. Drawing on memories of overstimulation and online upbringing, it reframes restlessness as rhythm and distraction as inspiration. Instagram Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Miss Nakia East Midlands Miss Nakia is an independent Afro & Alternative R&B artist exploring emotional honesty, intimacy, and self-reflection through music. This project will focus on what happens after release, using two recent singles as a starting point to develop audience connection, live presence, and sustainable momentum beyond my existing network. Instagram Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Milvain East of England Milvain is a singer-songwriter from Suffolk. Influenced by her background in classical singing and literature, her music blends alt and chamber folk to create an earthy and ethereal sound. She will create and release her debut EP, expanding on the acoustic roots of her released singles. Amethyst is my five-track debut EP, blending traditional and alternative folk sensibilities with chamber-folk textures. Instagram MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
MFLC South East MFLC is a 22 year old musician and youth worker from Brighton. The fund will help create a ten track debut album written between 2020 and 2025. Exploring themes of Suicide, gender, hope, love, friendship and heartbreak. Instagram Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Mercy Sotire South West Mercy’s Cartel is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and engineer creating genre-fluid music rooted in alternative R&B and hip hop. The grant will fund the release of three singles that reintroduce their work as an artist, producer, and engineer. The project blends genre-fluid songwriting with performance-led visuals. Instagram Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Meera West Midlands Meera Chumber is an independent singer-songwriter and producer creating emotive, layered R&B and alt-soul. The funding will be used to create The Woman He Used To Call Mine, a continued project from her debut album. It unpacks themes of vulnerability, feminism and social constructs. Instagram Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Mar!k London Mar!k makes music for people who want to live outside the box. Blurring soul, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and rock, his music is driven by groove-heavy basslines, vivid textures, and fearless experimentation. He will use the funding to create a 5–6 track collaborative EP telling the story of finding identity in a chaotic world that pushes conformity. Instagram Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Madams Last Discovery Northern Ireland Madams Last Discovery, or Madams, as their fans have nicknamed them, is a psych-induced post-punk project from Belfast. They want to create an EP for their musical project Madams Last Discovery. They will release 2 singles and the full 4 track EP between September 2026 and February 2027. Instagram Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
Lydia Shute South East Drawing inspiration from iconic storytellers, Lydia crafts tear-inducing ballads alongside euphoric dance floor moments exploring queer identity and the pitfalls of heartbreak. Lydia's debut EP will consist of 5 songs connected by the overarching feeling of needing to listen to their gut instinct. Instagram LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last » Inspired? Join our NextGen Community We offer funding, networking events, and paid roles and training opportunities for those who face barriers. Our goal is to make the future of the music industries more accessible, more diverse, and more creative. Join the NextGen Community On Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more Next Gen Next Gen Spotlight: Qazi & Qazi Sisters Naadirah and Rukaiyah, Qazi & Qazi, craft ethereal harmonies and cinematic folk tales of surrender, strength, and spirit. Read more
LOLA! Scotland Lola is a Nigerian-Scottish R&B and Neo-Soul artist. Her songwriting spans from reflective and raw lyrics to empowering, groove-filled anthems. The funding will be used for 'Life’s a game. Win or lose?' A 5 song EP with a mixture of playfulness, choice, curiosity and reclaiming power. Instagram LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last »
LAMAYA ScotlandLAMAYA is a Scotland-based Afro Pop artist shaped by Nigerian heritage, Spanish culture and the UK underground. She blends her truth with a bilingual flair. LAMAYA will use the funding to put out an EP. Instagram
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funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Read more
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