Breadcrumb Home Our Funding Shift The Scene Steering Group Shift The Scene Steering Group Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/funding/shift-the-scene-steering-group Shift The Scene Steering Group Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/funding/shift-the-scene-steering-group To ensure Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund was informed by lived experiences, it was designed in a participatory way with our steering group. Meet the team! Adrian (DJ Dobra) Adrian (DJ Dobra) is a producer and artist from Derby, to Kosovan parents who immigrated. He began making music at 14 and performed at the Royal Albert Hall with the Able Orchestra. A graduate of the Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies, he released his debut solo album in 2023. Kathryn Sturman Kathryn is a music leader, singer, and co-founder of Made with Music, a Leeds-based charity making live music accessible for all. With over 20 years in arts education, she specialises in early years music, inclusion, and accessibility. Experiencing sight loss at university shaped her passion for creating spaces where everyone can fully participate in and enjoy music. Lou Pidgeon Lou Pidgeon is a neurodivergent and queer actor and musician based in Leicester. They recently toured with Bamboozle Theatre Company. Lou first discovered their love of music through Soft Touch Arts. Today, they use traditional folk to explore storytelling, drawing on those early experiences to shape their creative practice. Lauren Russell Lauren Russell is a Midlands-based freelance dance artist and producer specializing in inclusive dance. A proud Disabled creative, she performs with Propel, the UK’s only professional all-wheelchair dance company. Lauren works with organisations like Sidekick, Sense, and ID Dance, championing inclusive practice through performance and workshops. Nyrobi Nyrobi is one half of the MOBO Award winning sister duo ALT BLK ERA. Through their guest speaking engagements and online activity, they advocate for hidden disability awareness and inclusivity in the music industry. Nyrobi draws from their personal journey, which they also channelled into their no.1 debut album, 'Rave Immortal.' Toria Banks Toria Banks is a writer, director and producer and co-founder of the feminist opera company Hera. Her recent work includes both a digital verbatim opera about the DWP, and a new touring performance, staging cantatas by a baroque woman composer. Supermann on da Beat Supermann on da Beat is an innovative producer, spoken-word artist, promoter, and activist. Supermann's journey is marked by significant accomplishments, such as being featured in his own BBC documentary, winning the Social Action Award at the 2024 Youth Music Awards, earning BBC Track of the Week honors twice. Andy Dawson Andy Dawson has worked in the arts for over 30 years, pioneering opportunities for disabled young people, including the groundbreaking Able Orchestra, the first disability-led ensemble. He also developed Engine Room, a not-for-profit platform label that supported the MOBO-winning Alt Blk Era. Elizabeth J. Birch An award-winning musician, Elizabeth combines synthesisers, haunting vocals, and ordinary everyday objects to challenge what music is, how it’s made and who musicians are. She was featured as one of the Mastercard Music Trailblazers ahead of the 2024 BRIT awards. Her second EP ‘Kenopsia’ released in 2023 explored challenging subjects such as loss and grief, and received radio support from BBC Introducing, Unmade Radio and Black Country Radio. Elizabeth won the ‘Inspirational Music Leader’ award at the Youth Music Awards in 2023 for her inclusive community music and facilitation workshops. Related content funding Shift the Scene Fund Grants of up to £200,000 to organisations in England to help ‘shift the scene’ for Disabled children and young people. A one-off fund with a two stage application process. Shift the Scene Fund is open for applications from 31 October 2025. Closing date is Friday 28 November 2025. Read more Shift the Scene Fund – Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to your questions about Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund: eligibility, applications, budgets and support for Disabled children and young people. Read more Excluded by Design? Mapping inequalities in the Arts for Disabled children and young people Excluded by Design exposes systemic barriers for Disabled young people in the arts. Read the findings, explore recommendations, and join the movement to create inclusive, long-term creative opportunities through Shift the Scene. Read more
Adrian (DJ Dobra) Adrian (DJ Dobra) is a producer and artist from Derby, to Kosovan parents who immigrated. He began making music at 14 and performed at the Royal Albert Hall with the Able Orchestra. A graduate of the Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies, he released his debut solo album in 2023. Kathryn Sturman Kathryn is a music leader, singer, and co-founder of Made with Music, a Leeds-based charity making live music accessible for all. With over 20 years in arts education, she specialises in early years music, inclusion, and accessibility. Experiencing sight loss at university shaped her passion for creating spaces where everyone can fully participate in and enjoy music. Lou Pidgeon Lou Pidgeon is a neurodivergent and queer actor and musician based in Leicester. They recently toured with Bamboozle Theatre Company. Lou first discovered their love of music through Soft Touch Arts. Today, they use traditional folk to explore storytelling, drawing on those early experiences to shape their creative practice. Lauren Russell Lauren Russell is a Midlands-based freelance dance artist and producer specializing in inclusive dance. A proud Disabled creative, she performs with Propel, the UK’s only professional all-wheelchair dance company. Lauren works with organisations like Sidekick, Sense, and ID Dance, championing inclusive practice through performance and workshops. Nyrobi Nyrobi is one half of the MOBO Award winning sister duo ALT BLK ERA. Through their guest speaking engagements and online activity, they advocate for hidden disability awareness and inclusivity in the music industry. Nyrobi draws from their personal journey, which they also channelled into their no.1 debut album, 'Rave Immortal.' Toria Banks Toria Banks is a writer, director and producer and co-founder of the feminist opera company Hera. Her recent work includes both a digital verbatim opera about the DWP, and a new touring performance, staging cantatas by a baroque woman composer. Supermann on da Beat Supermann on da Beat is an innovative producer, spoken-word artist, promoter, and activist. Supermann's journey is marked by significant accomplishments, such as being featured in his own BBC documentary, winning the Social Action Award at the 2024 Youth Music Awards, earning BBC Track of the Week honors twice. Andy Dawson Andy Dawson has worked in the arts for over 30 years, pioneering opportunities for disabled young people, including the groundbreaking Able Orchestra, the first disability-led ensemble. He also developed Engine Room, a not-for-profit platform label that supported the MOBO-winning Alt Blk Era. Elizabeth J. Birch An award-winning musician, Elizabeth combines synthesisers, haunting vocals, and ordinary everyday objects to challenge what music is, how it’s made and who musicians are. She was featured as one of the Mastercard Music Trailblazers ahead of the 2024 BRIT awards. Her second EP ‘Kenopsia’ released in 2023 explored challenging subjects such as loss and grief, and received radio support from BBC Introducing, Unmade Radio and Black Country Radio. Elizabeth won the ‘Inspirational Music Leader’ award at the Youth Music Awards in 2023 for her inclusive community music and facilitation workshops. Related content funding Shift the Scene Fund Grants of up to £200,000 to organisations in England to help ‘shift the scene’ for Disabled children and young people. A one-off fund with a two stage application process. Shift the Scene Fund is open for applications from 31 October 2025. Closing date is Friday 28 November 2025. Read more Shift the Scene Fund – Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to your questions about Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund: eligibility, applications, budgets and support for Disabled children and young people. Read more Excluded by Design? Mapping inequalities in the Arts for Disabled children and young people Excluded by Design exposes systemic barriers for Disabled young people in the arts. Read the findings, explore recommendations, and join the movement to create inclusive, long-term creative opportunities through Shift the Scene. Read more
Kathryn Sturman Kathryn is a music leader, singer, and co-founder of Made with Music, a Leeds-based charity making live music accessible for all. With over 20 years in arts education, she specialises in early years music, inclusion, and accessibility. Experiencing sight loss at university shaped her passion for creating spaces where everyone can fully participate in and enjoy music. Lou Pidgeon Lou Pidgeon is a neurodivergent and queer actor and musician based in Leicester. They recently toured with Bamboozle Theatre Company. Lou first discovered their love of music through Soft Touch Arts. Today, they use traditional folk to explore storytelling, drawing on those early experiences to shape their creative practice. Lauren Russell Lauren Russell is a Midlands-based freelance dance artist and producer specializing in inclusive dance. A proud Disabled creative, she performs with Propel, the UK’s only professional all-wheelchair dance company. Lauren works with organisations like Sidekick, Sense, and ID Dance, championing inclusive practice through performance and workshops. Nyrobi Nyrobi is one half of the MOBO Award winning sister duo ALT BLK ERA. Through their guest speaking engagements and online activity, they advocate for hidden disability awareness and inclusivity in the music industry. Nyrobi draws from their personal journey, which they also channelled into their no.1 debut album, 'Rave Immortal.' Toria Banks Toria Banks is a writer, director and producer and co-founder of the feminist opera company Hera. Her recent work includes both a digital verbatim opera about the DWP, and a new touring performance, staging cantatas by a baroque woman composer. Supermann on da Beat Supermann on da Beat is an innovative producer, spoken-word artist, promoter, and activist. Supermann's journey is marked by significant accomplishments, such as being featured in his own BBC documentary, winning the Social Action Award at the 2024 Youth Music Awards, earning BBC Track of the Week honors twice. Andy Dawson Andy Dawson has worked in the arts for over 30 years, pioneering opportunities for disabled young people, including the groundbreaking Able Orchestra, the first disability-led ensemble. He also developed Engine Room, a not-for-profit platform label that supported the MOBO-winning Alt Blk Era. Elizabeth J. Birch An award-winning musician, Elizabeth combines synthesisers, haunting vocals, and ordinary everyday objects to challenge what music is, how it’s made and who musicians are. She was featured as one of the Mastercard Music Trailblazers ahead of the 2024 BRIT awards. Her second EP ‘Kenopsia’ released in 2023 explored challenging subjects such as loss and grief, and received radio support from BBC Introducing, Unmade Radio and Black Country Radio. Elizabeth won the ‘Inspirational Music Leader’ award at the Youth Music Awards in 2023 for her inclusive community music and facilitation workshops. Related content funding Shift the Scene Fund Grants of up to £200,000 to organisations in England to help ‘shift the scene’ for Disabled children and young people. A one-off fund with a two stage application process. Shift the Scene Fund is open for applications from 31 October 2025. Closing date is Friday 28 November 2025. Read more Shift the Scene Fund – Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to your questions about Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund: eligibility, applications, budgets and support for Disabled children and young people. Read more Excluded by Design? Mapping inequalities in the Arts for Disabled children and young people Excluded by Design exposes systemic barriers for Disabled young people in the arts. Read the findings, explore recommendations, and join the movement to create inclusive, long-term creative opportunities through Shift the Scene. Read more
Lou Pidgeon Lou Pidgeon is a neurodivergent and queer actor and musician based in Leicester. They recently toured with Bamboozle Theatre Company. Lou first discovered their love of music through Soft Touch Arts. Today, they use traditional folk to explore storytelling, drawing on those early experiences to shape their creative practice. Lauren Russell Lauren Russell is a Midlands-based freelance dance artist and producer specializing in inclusive dance. A proud Disabled creative, she performs with Propel, the UK’s only professional all-wheelchair dance company. Lauren works with organisations like Sidekick, Sense, and ID Dance, championing inclusive practice through performance and workshops. Nyrobi Nyrobi is one half of the MOBO Award winning sister duo ALT BLK ERA. Through their guest speaking engagements and online activity, they advocate for hidden disability awareness and inclusivity in the music industry. Nyrobi draws from their personal journey, which they also channelled into their no.1 debut album, 'Rave Immortal.' Toria Banks Toria Banks is a writer, director and producer and co-founder of the feminist opera company Hera. Her recent work includes both a digital verbatim opera about the DWP, and a new touring performance, staging cantatas by a baroque woman composer. Supermann on da Beat Supermann on da Beat is an innovative producer, spoken-word artist, promoter, and activist. Supermann's journey is marked by significant accomplishments, such as being featured in his own BBC documentary, winning the Social Action Award at the 2024 Youth Music Awards, earning BBC Track of the Week honors twice. Andy Dawson Andy Dawson has worked in the arts for over 30 years, pioneering opportunities for disabled young people, including the groundbreaking Able Orchestra, the first disability-led ensemble. He also developed Engine Room, a not-for-profit platform label that supported the MOBO-winning Alt Blk Era. Elizabeth J. Birch An award-winning musician, Elizabeth combines synthesisers, haunting vocals, and ordinary everyday objects to challenge what music is, how it’s made and who musicians are. She was featured as one of the Mastercard Music Trailblazers ahead of the 2024 BRIT awards. Her second EP ‘Kenopsia’ released in 2023 explored challenging subjects such as loss and grief, and received radio support from BBC Introducing, Unmade Radio and Black Country Radio. Elizabeth won the ‘Inspirational Music Leader’ award at the Youth Music Awards in 2023 for her inclusive community music and facilitation workshops. Related content funding Shift the Scene Fund Grants of up to £200,000 to organisations in England to help ‘shift the scene’ for Disabled children and young people. A one-off fund with a two stage application process. Shift the Scene Fund is open for applications from 31 October 2025. Closing date is Friday 28 November 2025. Read more Shift the Scene Fund – Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to your questions about Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund: eligibility, applications, budgets and support for Disabled children and young people. Read more Excluded by Design? Mapping inequalities in the Arts for Disabled children and young people Excluded by Design exposes systemic barriers for Disabled young people in the arts. Read the findings, explore recommendations, and join the movement to create inclusive, long-term creative opportunities through Shift the Scene. Read more
Lauren Russell Lauren Russell is a Midlands-based freelance dance artist and producer specializing in inclusive dance. A proud Disabled creative, she performs with Propel, the UK’s only professional all-wheelchair dance company. Lauren works with organisations like Sidekick, Sense, and ID Dance, championing inclusive practice through performance and workshops. Nyrobi Nyrobi is one half of the MOBO Award winning sister duo ALT BLK ERA. Through their guest speaking engagements and online activity, they advocate for hidden disability awareness and inclusivity in the music industry. Nyrobi draws from their personal journey, which they also channelled into their no.1 debut album, 'Rave Immortal.' Toria Banks Toria Banks is a writer, director and producer and co-founder of the feminist opera company Hera. Her recent work includes both a digital verbatim opera about the DWP, and a new touring performance, staging cantatas by a baroque woman composer. Supermann on da Beat Supermann on da Beat is an innovative producer, spoken-word artist, promoter, and activist. Supermann's journey is marked by significant accomplishments, such as being featured in his own BBC documentary, winning the Social Action Award at the 2024 Youth Music Awards, earning BBC Track of the Week honors twice. Andy Dawson Andy Dawson has worked in the arts for over 30 years, pioneering opportunities for disabled young people, including the groundbreaking Able Orchestra, the first disability-led ensemble. He also developed Engine Room, a not-for-profit platform label that supported the MOBO-winning Alt Blk Era. Elizabeth J. Birch An award-winning musician, Elizabeth combines synthesisers, haunting vocals, and ordinary everyday objects to challenge what music is, how it’s made and who musicians are. She was featured as one of the Mastercard Music Trailblazers ahead of the 2024 BRIT awards. Her second EP ‘Kenopsia’ released in 2023 explored challenging subjects such as loss and grief, and received radio support from BBC Introducing, Unmade Radio and Black Country Radio. Elizabeth won the ‘Inspirational Music Leader’ award at the Youth Music Awards in 2023 for her inclusive community music and facilitation workshops. Related content funding Shift the Scene Fund Grants of up to £200,000 to organisations in England to help ‘shift the scene’ for Disabled children and young people. A one-off fund with a two stage application process. Shift the Scene Fund is open for applications from 31 October 2025. Closing date is Friday 28 November 2025. Read more Shift the Scene Fund – Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to your questions about Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund: eligibility, applications, budgets and support for Disabled children and young people. Read more Excluded by Design? Mapping inequalities in the Arts for Disabled children and young people Excluded by Design exposes systemic barriers for Disabled young people in the arts. Read the findings, explore recommendations, and join the movement to create inclusive, long-term creative opportunities through Shift the Scene. Read more
Nyrobi Nyrobi is one half of the MOBO Award winning sister duo ALT BLK ERA. Through their guest speaking engagements and online activity, they advocate for hidden disability awareness and inclusivity in the music industry. Nyrobi draws from their personal journey, which they also channelled into their no.1 debut album, 'Rave Immortal.' Toria Banks Toria Banks is a writer, director and producer and co-founder of the feminist opera company Hera. Her recent work includes both a digital verbatim opera about the DWP, and a new touring performance, staging cantatas by a baroque woman composer. Supermann on da Beat Supermann on da Beat is an innovative producer, spoken-word artist, promoter, and activist. Supermann's journey is marked by significant accomplishments, such as being featured in his own BBC documentary, winning the Social Action Award at the 2024 Youth Music Awards, earning BBC Track of the Week honors twice. Andy Dawson Andy Dawson has worked in the arts for over 30 years, pioneering opportunities for disabled young people, including the groundbreaking Able Orchestra, the first disability-led ensemble. He also developed Engine Room, a not-for-profit platform label that supported the MOBO-winning Alt Blk Era. Elizabeth J. Birch An award-winning musician, Elizabeth combines synthesisers, haunting vocals, and ordinary everyday objects to challenge what music is, how it’s made and who musicians are. She was featured as one of the Mastercard Music Trailblazers ahead of the 2024 BRIT awards. Her second EP ‘Kenopsia’ released in 2023 explored challenging subjects such as loss and grief, and received radio support from BBC Introducing, Unmade Radio and Black Country Radio. Elizabeth won the ‘Inspirational Music Leader’ award at the Youth Music Awards in 2023 for her inclusive community music and facilitation workshops. Related content funding Shift the Scene Fund Grants of up to £200,000 to organisations in England to help ‘shift the scene’ for Disabled children and young people. A one-off fund with a two stage application process. Shift the Scene Fund is open for applications from 31 October 2025. Closing date is Friday 28 November 2025. Read more Shift the Scene Fund – Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to your questions about Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund: eligibility, applications, budgets and support for Disabled children and young people. Read more Excluded by Design? Mapping inequalities in the Arts for Disabled children and young people Excluded by Design exposes systemic barriers for Disabled young people in the arts. Read the findings, explore recommendations, and join the movement to create inclusive, long-term creative opportunities through Shift the Scene. Read more
Toria Banks Toria Banks is a writer, director and producer and co-founder of the feminist opera company Hera. Her recent work includes both a digital verbatim opera about the DWP, and a new touring performance, staging cantatas by a baroque woman composer. Supermann on da Beat Supermann on da Beat is an innovative producer, spoken-word artist, promoter, and activist. Supermann's journey is marked by significant accomplishments, such as being featured in his own BBC documentary, winning the Social Action Award at the 2024 Youth Music Awards, earning BBC Track of the Week honors twice. Andy Dawson Andy Dawson has worked in the arts for over 30 years, pioneering opportunities for disabled young people, including the groundbreaking Able Orchestra, the first disability-led ensemble. He also developed Engine Room, a not-for-profit platform label that supported the MOBO-winning Alt Blk Era. Elizabeth J. Birch An award-winning musician, Elizabeth combines synthesisers, haunting vocals, and ordinary everyday objects to challenge what music is, how it’s made and who musicians are. She was featured as one of the Mastercard Music Trailblazers ahead of the 2024 BRIT awards. Her second EP ‘Kenopsia’ released in 2023 explored challenging subjects such as loss and grief, and received radio support from BBC Introducing, Unmade Radio and Black Country Radio. Elizabeth won the ‘Inspirational Music Leader’ award at the Youth Music Awards in 2023 for her inclusive community music and facilitation workshops. Related content funding Shift the Scene Fund Grants of up to £200,000 to organisations in England to help ‘shift the scene’ for Disabled children and young people. A one-off fund with a two stage application process. Shift the Scene Fund is open for applications from 31 October 2025. Closing date is Friday 28 November 2025. Read more Shift the Scene Fund – Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to your questions about Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund: eligibility, applications, budgets and support for Disabled children and young people. Read more Excluded by Design? Mapping inequalities in the Arts for Disabled children and young people Excluded by Design exposes systemic barriers for Disabled young people in the arts. Read the findings, explore recommendations, and join the movement to create inclusive, long-term creative opportunities through Shift the Scene. Read more
Supermann on da Beat Supermann on da Beat is an innovative producer, spoken-word artist, promoter, and activist. Supermann's journey is marked by significant accomplishments, such as being featured in his own BBC documentary, winning the Social Action Award at the 2024 Youth Music Awards, earning BBC Track of the Week honors twice. Andy Dawson Andy Dawson has worked in the arts for over 30 years, pioneering opportunities for disabled young people, including the groundbreaking Able Orchestra, the first disability-led ensemble. He also developed Engine Room, a not-for-profit platform label that supported the MOBO-winning Alt Blk Era. Elizabeth J. Birch An award-winning musician, Elizabeth combines synthesisers, haunting vocals, and ordinary everyday objects to challenge what music is, how it’s made and who musicians are. She was featured as one of the Mastercard Music Trailblazers ahead of the 2024 BRIT awards. Her second EP ‘Kenopsia’ released in 2023 explored challenging subjects such as loss and grief, and received radio support from BBC Introducing, Unmade Radio and Black Country Radio. Elizabeth won the ‘Inspirational Music Leader’ award at the Youth Music Awards in 2023 for her inclusive community music and facilitation workshops. Related content funding Shift the Scene Fund Grants of up to £200,000 to organisations in England to help ‘shift the scene’ for Disabled children and young people. A one-off fund with a two stage application process. Shift the Scene Fund is open for applications from 31 October 2025. Closing date is Friday 28 November 2025. Read more Shift the Scene Fund – Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to your questions about Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund: eligibility, applications, budgets and support for Disabled children and young people. Read more Excluded by Design? Mapping inequalities in the Arts for Disabled children and young people Excluded by Design exposes systemic barriers for Disabled young people in the arts. Read the findings, explore recommendations, and join the movement to create inclusive, long-term creative opportunities through Shift the Scene. Read more
Andy Dawson Andy Dawson has worked in the arts for over 30 years, pioneering opportunities for disabled young people, including the groundbreaking Able Orchestra, the first disability-led ensemble. He also developed Engine Room, a not-for-profit platform label that supported the MOBO-winning Alt Blk Era. Elizabeth J. Birch An award-winning musician, Elizabeth combines synthesisers, haunting vocals, and ordinary everyday objects to challenge what music is, how it’s made and who musicians are. She was featured as one of the Mastercard Music Trailblazers ahead of the 2024 BRIT awards. Her second EP ‘Kenopsia’ released in 2023 explored challenging subjects such as loss and grief, and received radio support from BBC Introducing, Unmade Radio and Black Country Radio. Elizabeth won the ‘Inspirational Music Leader’ award at the Youth Music Awards in 2023 for her inclusive community music and facilitation workshops. Related content funding Shift the Scene Fund Grants of up to £200,000 to organisations in England to help ‘shift the scene’ for Disabled children and young people. A one-off fund with a two stage application process. Shift the Scene Fund is open for applications from 31 October 2025. Closing date is Friday 28 November 2025. Read more Shift the Scene Fund – Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to your questions about Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund: eligibility, applications, budgets and support for Disabled children and young people. Read more Excluded by Design? Mapping inequalities in the Arts for Disabled children and young people Excluded by Design exposes systemic barriers for Disabled young people in the arts. Read the findings, explore recommendations, and join the movement to create inclusive, long-term creative opportunities through Shift the Scene. Read more
Elizabeth J. Birch An award-winning musician, Elizabeth combines synthesisers, haunting vocals, and ordinary everyday objects to challenge what music is, how it’s made and who musicians are. She was featured as one of the Mastercard Music Trailblazers ahead of the 2024 BRIT awards. Her second EP ‘Kenopsia’ released in 2023 explored challenging subjects such as loss and grief, and received radio support from BBC Introducing, Unmade Radio and Black Country Radio. Elizabeth won the ‘Inspirational Music Leader’ award at the Youth Music Awards in 2023 for her inclusive community music and facilitation workshops. Related content funding Shift the Scene Fund Grants of up to £200,000 to organisations in England to help ‘shift the scene’ for Disabled children and young people. A one-off fund with a two stage application process. Shift the Scene Fund is open for applications from 31 October 2025. Closing date is Friday 28 November 2025. Read more Shift the Scene Fund – Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to your questions about Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund: eligibility, applications, budgets and support for Disabled children and young people. Read more Excluded by Design? Mapping inequalities in the Arts for Disabled children and young people Excluded by Design exposes systemic barriers for Disabled young people in the arts. Read the findings, explore recommendations, and join the movement to create inclusive, long-term creative opportunities through Shift the Scene. Read more
funding Shift the Scene Fund Grants of up to £200,000 to organisations in England to help ‘shift the scene’ for Disabled children and young people. A one-off fund with a two stage application process. Shift the Scene Fund is open for applications from 31 October 2025. Closing date is Friday 28 November 2025. Read more
Shift the Scene Fund – Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to your questions about Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund: eligibility, applications, budgets and support for Disabled children and young people. Read more
Excluded by Design? Mapping inequalities in the Arts for Disabled children and young people Excluded by Design exposes systemic barriers for Disabled young people in the arts. Read the findings, explore recommendations, and join the movement to create inclusive, long-term creative opportunities through Shift the Scene. Read more
