Breadcrumb Home Resource Hub Pillar 6: Youth Voice Hub Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/resources/pillar-6-youth-voice-hub Pillar 6: Youth Voice Hub Explore tools to amplify youth voice! Help young people thrive and make your organisation more impactful, credible, and connected. Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/resources/pillar-6-youth-voice-hub Pillar 6: Youth Voice Hub Explore tools to amplify youth voice! Help young people thrive and make your organisation more impactful, credible, and connected. When a music leader listens to my opinion, I feel like I'm valued. You feel like you belong there. Chloe Creative Academies WHAT IS YOUTH VOICE AND PARTICIPATION?Youth voice and participation, ‘youth voice’ for short, is when young people influence how an organisation or project is run.Examples are when young people and children……make decisions…shape sessions…undertake leadership roles…give feedback that’s acted upon WHY DO IT?Amplifying young voices equalises access to music making, learning and earning. And it doesn’t have to be costly or complicated. Young people are the leaders, changemakers and influencers of the future. Put them centre-stage and you’ll soon see the benefits. Young people will…Feel empowered and heard, in a society that often disregards their viewsBe part of music projects fit for their ever-changing worldDevelop their confidence, communication and activism skills Your organisation will…Be more relevant for young people and have a bigger impact on their livesDevelop new skills and insight, boosting staff moraleImprove its credibility, and access to funding YOUTH VOICE COMMITMENTS CreateBe innovative about how we #ShareThe Mic. Make the process fun!CollaborateIt’s not about giving up control, it’s about sharing power.CareAlways act on what we hear and learn.CommunicateShare how we’ve acted on what we’ve heard.ChampionGive all ages and abilities a platform to get involved. Image "Organisations have the key to unlock the power and the resources to bring out the best in young people." Aicha Positive Youth Foundation Image Internal Resources resources Youth voice - the basics What is youth voice, and why does it matter? Learn how engaging young people in decision-making and leadership benefits them and strengthens your organization resources Tips from young people Insights and advice from young music leaders, including tips, industry transformations, and lessons from the NextGen Fund. resources Youth Voice in the Early Years Our guide offers essential tips on engaging young children, fostering spontaneous musical activities, and collaborating with parents and practitioners. resources Youth voice in research & evaluation Explore this list of youth voice in research and evaluation. news Consultation workshops with children and young people Read more Prev Next EXTERNAL RESOURCES Youth engagement equaliser Sound Connections developed ‘The Equaliser’ tool to help everyone take steps on their youth voice journey - from beginners to experts. Read more Youth voice & participation handbook The definitive guide to youth voice and participation for the creative and cultural sector from Sound Connections. Read more Young trustees movement A movement to change charity boards by doubling the number of young trustees by 2024 from the Young Trustees Movement. Read more Lewisham Music - A focus on Youth Voice An IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility) Case Study from Lewisham Music. Read more Introduction to Youth Voice A free online Introduction to Youth Voice course from Upstart Projects. Read more Prev Next Videos from Youth Music Empower Hour sessions OTHER PILLARS resources Pillar 7: Communications Find practical guides and resources to create accessible content, communications, and events for diverse audiences. resources Pillar 8: Partnerships and Advocacy Unlock tips and tools for effective storytelling, media outreach, partnerships, and youth-led advocacy. resources Pillar 1: Vision, Values and Strategy Discover tools and case studies to shape organisational vision, values, and strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prev Next
resources Youth voice - the basics What is youth voice, and why does it matter? Learn how engaging young people in decision-making and leadership benefits them and strengthens your organization
resources Tips from young people Insights and advice from young music leaders, including tips, industry transformations, and lessons from the NextGen Fund.
resources Youth Voice in the Early Years Our guide offers essential tips on engaging young children, fostering spontaneous musical activities, and collaborating with parents and practitioners.
resources Youth voice in research & evaluation Explore this list of youth voice in research and evaluation.
Youth engagement equaliser Sound Connections developed ‘The Equaliser’ tool to help everyone take steps on their youth voice journey - from beginners to experts. Read more
Youth voice & participation handbook The definitive guide to youth voice and participation for the creative and cultural sector from Sound Connections. Read more
Young trustees movement A movement to change charity boards by doubling the number of young trustees by 2024 from the Young Trustees Movement. Read more
Lewisham Music - A focus on Youth Voice An IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility) Case Study from Lewisham Music. Read more
Introduction to Youth Voice A free online Introduction to Youth Voice course from Upstart Projects. Read more
resources Pillar 7: Communications Find practical guides and resources to create accessible content, communications, and events for diverse audiences.
resources Pillar 8: Partnerships and Advocacy Unlock tips and tools for effective storytelling, media outreach, partnerships, and youth-led advocacy.
resources Pillar 1: Vision, Values and Strategy Discover tools and case studies to shape organisational vision, values, and strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
