Breadcrumb Home Opportunities Youth Music Exchange Youth Music Exchange Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/community/opportunities/youth-music-exchange Youth Music Exchange Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/community/opportunities/youth-music-exchange Exchange is Youth Music’s online learning and networking series for the next generation of music-makers, the people who support them and the industries they’re going in to. It’s a space to build skills, connect with peers, hear from experts and explore new ideas through free online workshops and panels. And it’s open to anyone who wants to be part of a more inclusive and diverse future of music. Upcoming Sessions Just The Way It Is? Young Creatives Demand Safety & Rights We'll explore the findings of our Just The Way Is It report, hear about the latest developments and create a space looking at how we can create a safer and fairer industry. Of particular interest to those working with young creatives, and young creatives themselves. Fri 23 Jan 2026, 11:00. Read more Young People & Lyrics Online learning event for youth workers and facilitators exploring young people’s creative expression and lyric-writing. Gain insights from music industry and youth sector experts and help shape a new resource. Wed 5 Feb 2026, 14:00. Read more Born Into Music Online session exploring why young people from the Global Majority are underrepresented in music industry leadership, featuring interviews with creatives, project leaders and industry experts. Mon 24 Feb 2026, 11:00. Read more Talking Openly About Organisational Endings Workshop for leaders, staff and trustees navigating turbulent times. Explore intentional and values-led approaches to organisational endings, transitions and sustainability, with real-life examples and practical guidance. Tue 3 Mar 2026, 11:00 Read more Prev Next Watch back previous sessionsExplore Evaluation (Youth Voice) We looked at different methods of involving young people in evaluation.Applying for Access to WorkFind out how to apply for an Access to Work grant if you have a disability or health condition, from peers who've been through the process. Black Disabled Experience in the UK's Music IndustryAttitude is Everything and Black Lives in Music discuss the career progression barriers facing black Disabled music creators and music professionals and what can be done. Bid Writing & Funder RelationshipsAn introduction to effective bid writing and funder relationships. Preventing Youth Violence Through CreativityTips on working with at-risk and marginalised young people, using creativity as an engagement tool and the power of youth voice and co-creation. An Introduction to Crowdfunder UKLearn about the features of the Crowdfunder platform and how best to utilise them from a charity point of view. Trans Inclusion - Supporting the Trans CommunityUnderstand more about trans identities and terminology and discuss ways you can be an ally to trans communities. Sign up to our community If you're a young creative or working in the music industry, join our community to hear the latest opportunities, news and events in music! Join the Youth Music community!
Just The Way It Is? Young Creatives Demand Safety & Rights We'll explore the findings of our Just The Way Is It report, hear about the latest developments and create a space looking at how we can create a safer and fairer industry. Of particular interest to those working with young creatives, and young creatives themselves. Fri 23 Jan 2026, 11:00. Read more
Young People & Lyrics Online learning event for youth workers and facilitators exploring young people’s creative expression and lyric-writing. Gain insights from music industry and youth sector experts and help shape a new resource. Wed 5 Feb 2026, 14:00. Read more
Born Into Music Online session exploring why young people from the Global Majority are underrepresented in music industry leadership, featuring interviews with creatives, project leaders and industry experts. Mon 24 Feb 2026, 11:00. Read more
Talking Openly About Organisational Endings Workshop for leaders, staff and trustees navigating turbulent times. Explore intentional and values-led approaches to organisational endings, transitions and sustainability, with real-life examples and practical guidance. Tue 3 Mar 2026, 11:00 Read more
