Breadcrumb Home News Sam Fender Tour Raises £50,000 For Yo... Sam Fender Tour Raises £50,000 for Youth Music Posted: 24/03/2026 Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/news/sam-fender-tour-donation Sam Fender Tour Raises £50,000 for Youth Music Posted: 24/03/2026 Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/news/sam-fender-tour-donation BRIT Award-winning musician Sam Fender has donated £50,000 to Youth Music through ticket donations from his recent 'People Watching Tour'.Earlier in his career, Fender was supported by Generator, a North East project funded by Youth Music.The money will be match funded through our 'Rescue the Roots' campaign - a £2 million fundraising drive to protect the future of grassroots youth music projects across the UK. And the total sum, £100,000, will be go directly to music projects reaching young people in the North East. Youth Music already invests £866,000 each year in grassroots youth projects and emerging talent across the North East, supporting 23 organisations and individuals. I’m proud to support Youth Music and their ‘Rescue the Roots’ campaign. Help for young people in The Arts is scarce - projects like these are so important. Sam Fender The investment tackles persistent regional inequalities highlighted in our Sound of the Next Generation (SONG) report: only half (52%) of young people in the north of England see themselves as musical in comparison to 62% of people in the south.The findings point to ongoing structural barriers outside of London, including fewer local industry connections, less access to decision-makers, and limited opportunities to perform and progress. We’re incredibly grateful to Sam for choosing to support Youth Music and young people in the North East. Music can change young people’s lives, but too many still face barriers to accessing it, just because of where they live. This crucial funding will help ensure opportunity isn’t dictated by postcode. It’s really encouraging to see more and more successful artists giving back to grassroots music, which is often where they learn their craft. Carol Reid Interim Co-CEO, Youth Music Find out more about 'Rescue the Roots' Latest News news Youth Music Awards 2026: a historic night in Liverpool The UK’s leading grassroots music talent was recognised at the Youth Music Awards 2026 in Liverpool, our landmark debut year outside London. Meet this year’s winners, including KOJ, Trxth & RHIA and IMVN Read more news Why We Need Racial Equity in Arts Funding Why racial equity matters in arts funding. Explore the evidence behind Youth Music’s Recharge Fund: Racial Equity and learn how flexible investment can help Black and Global Majority-led organisations thrive. Read more news Small Donations, Big Change. Supporting Young People’s Futures What if £1 at checkout could help launch the next wave of UK music talent?Through PayPal Give at Checkout, small donations helped raise £16,422.75 doubled by Youth Music to support even more young creatives. Click through to see how everyday giving can help turn young people’s music dreams into reality. Read more news Youth Music’s NextGen Fund reaches £1 million milestone Youth Music’s NextGen Fund has invested £1 million directly into young creatives, helping them develop their careers, create new music and access opportunities across the UK. Read more news Youth Music Awards 2026: Nominees Announced Nominations for the Youth Music Awards 2026 have been announced, celebrating emerging artists, grassroots music projects and industry leaders across 11 categories ahead of the awards in Liverpool on 28 October. Read more news Festival Season: Where to Catch Our NextGen This Summer Festival season is in full swing. Here's where to find the next wave of talent as Youth Music's NextGen artists take over stages across the UK & Europe this summer. Read more news The Social Media Ban for under-16s Highlights the Need For Grassroots Youth Music Spaces A proposed social media ban for under-16s highlights the urgent need to protect grassroots youth music spaces and creative opportunities. Read more news The Youth Music Awards go to Liverpool for the first time The Youth Music Awards are heading to Liverpool for the first time, with Wingstop joining as headline sponsor to celebrate the UK's next generation of grassroots music talent. Read more news Our Response to the Skills Crisis Reports: What's Still Missing Two major reports highlight skills shortages and barriers facing young people, but both miss a crucial part of the picture. Read Youth Music’s response and our call for investment across the whole music ecosystem. Read more news Music Law 101: Legal Essentials for Young Creatives June's NextGen Community event with Amazon and Morrison Foerster gave young creatives a masterclass in music law. Catch the key tips on contracts, royalties, sync and protecting your rights from top entertainment lawyers. Read more View all latest news Prev Next
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