Breadcrumb Home NextGen Community Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/next-gen/community/nextgen-community The Youth Music NextGen Community is for young creatives who aspire to build and work in the music industries of the future. Our NextGen Community consists of over 300 Youth Music NextGen Fund recipients and alumni, people taking part in one of Youth Music’s 500 funded projects and other young creatives who want to be part of a wider network. The community offers access to development opportunities and grant funding for those who face barriers because of who they are, where they’re from or what they’re going through. Join our NextGen Community now Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/next-gen/community/nextgen-community The Youth Music NextGen Community is for young creatives who aspire to build and work in the music industries of the future. Our NextGen Community consists of over 300 Youth Music NextGen Fund recipients and alumni, people taking part in one of Youth Music’s 500 funded projects and other young creatives who want to be part of a wider network. The community offers access to development opportunities and grant funding for those who face barriers because of who they are, where they’re from or what they’re going through. Join our NextGen Community now Close Funding video Play Close Music video Play Close Awards video Play Close Opinion video Play Meet Our NextGen Discover the creatives who started their journeys with Youth Music-funded projects and went on to achieve incredible success in music. From breakthrough solo acts to MOBO Award winners, these inspiring alumni prove that the right support can turn dreams into reality. Read more Opportunities Explore a range of opportunities with Youth Music. From events and training to jobs, discover how we support grassroots projects and young creatives. Read more Contact us Do you need to get in touch with the Youth Music Team? Here's how. Read more NextGen Community Events Our research found that 77% of emerging creatives said a lack of industry connections is a barrier they are currently facing while pursuing a career in the music industries.Taking place in cities across the UK, our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Find out more about our NextGen Community events Check out our previous NextGen Community events... news NextGen Community Event: Making Your Mark as an Independent Creative In association with Bandcamp and YGN, our second London-based NextGen Community event of 2025 explored how independent artists and creatives can stand out in 2025. Read more news NextGen Community Event: Behind the Scenes in A&R In association with Kobalt and YGN, our first London-based NextGen Community event of 2025 featured a panel on the world of A&R, networking and performances from NextGen Fund artists. Read more news NextGen Community Event: The Role of Record Labels in Today's Music Industry Our first NextGen Community event of 2025 headed to Leeds for an evening of expert insights, live performances and networking. Read more Listen to music from the NextGen Community NextGen Research Explore our leading research on what it means to be a young musician and get inspired to make your mark on the music industry. Explore the NextGen data!
Meet Our NextGen Discover the creatives who started their journeys with Youth Music-funded projects and went on to achieve incredible success in music. From breakthrough solo acts to MOBO Award winners, these inspiring alumni prove that the right support can turn dreams into reality. Read more
Opportunities Explore a range of opportunities with Youth Music. From events and training to jobs, discover how we support grassroots projects and young creatives. Read more
news NextGen Community Event: Making Your Mark as an Independent Creative In association with Bandcamp and YGN, our second London-based NextGen Community event of 2025 explored how independent artists and creatives can stand out in 2025. Read more
news NextGen Community Event: Behind the Scenes in A&R In association with Kobalt and YGN, our first London-based NextGen Community event of 2025 featured a panel on the world of A&R, networking and performances from NextGen Fund artists. Read more
news NextGen Community Event: The Role of Record Labels in Today's Music Industry Our first NextGen Community event of 2025 headed to Leeds for an evening of expert insights, live performances and networking. Read more
