My Review of the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Course by Vratislav Klemera (Young Music Leader on Quench Arts’ Plugin project)

Youth Music Awards: NextGen Creatives Progression Stories

Every year, we hire 18-25 year old creatives to help execute the Youth Music Awards, in roles from production to PR, presenting to photography. Find out what some of the talented NextGen have been up to since.

Exploring the Funding Crisis Threatening Grassroots Music

Learn how grassroots music organisations are tackling funding challenges, diversifying income, and building resilience in tough times.

Youth Music Awards Winners: Where Are They Now?

Look back at some of the previous award winners and the inspirational steps they have taken in their careers since.

Evaluating Music & Mental Health - Our Learning from Sonic Minds

The Importance of Networks and Communities for Emerging Creatives

The music industries are driven by connection. Even in an autonomous era of self-made social media success, the adage, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”, still holds an element of truth to it.

Inclusion Beyond Pride

@MaxlifeYP

COL participant EM wins major festival slot in Nottingham!

Photo Diary: ALT BLK ERA Take Glastonbury

Youth Music NextGen Fund artists, ALT BLK ERA, brought their empowering nu-metal sounds to Glastonbury with Earache Records.

The Great Escape 2023: NextGen Highlights

Seven Youth Music NextGen artists headed down to Brighton for some memorable performances at The Great Escape Festival. Catch up on all the highlights.

NextGen Community Event: Manchester

Youth Music headed to Manchester for our second in-person NextGen Community Event, with performances and a panel discussing the importance of community when building a career in music.

Embrace the Spotlight: Understanding and Conquering Performance Anxiety

Explore Evaluation with Soundabout (Learning Disabilities) - May 2023

#ShareTheMic: free youth voice and participation resources for music organisations

9 LGBTQ+ NextGen Artists On the Rise

This Pride Month, discover nine LGBTQ+ Youth Music NextGen Fund artists making music across a plethora of genres.

OPEN CALL for research and case studies exploring access to participatory music-making opportunities across rural England!

Trailblazer Fund Round 4 - Grant Awards

Future Leaders 2023 Showcase!

Nia's Time as a Music Ambassador

Workforce wellbeing shouldn’t be a luxury – for grassroots music organisations, it’s vital

Shining Stars Podcast Group

Podcast Season 2: Episode 6 – This is the Place: Music in the Early Years

Mental Health and the Power of Heavy Music

Explore how heavy music boosts mental health, builds community, and empowers young people.