“Youth Music has opened a number of doors for me, from working at YMA 2024 to constantly being made aware of new opportunities and grants via their newsletter. I feel blessed to have come across Youth Music when I did, as I'm about to leave university and embark on a career in the record label business, it's provided not only the opportunity to attend insightful events but also the basis for a network of music industry contacts. From my first correspondence with Talia at Youth Music through meeting the rest of the team at YMA 2024, the people behind Youth Music are obviously the key to its success. Whether applying for funding or working alongside the Youth Music team, the experiences are made so personal, what is important to you becomes important to them. What sets Youth Music apart from other grass roots funding ventures is how it feels so closely connected with the wider commercial music industry. It has reach, it has scope, it is run extraordinarily well and I've found it's a body that is extremely respected by the rest of the industry. For someone like me, whose journey into the music industry has been and will continue to feel lonely at times, Youth Music has reminded me that help is out there, it's just a matter of getting back what you put in. Youth Music, I'll be forever grateful for you taking a chance on me!”