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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.

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Fair Work Framework

Fair work is essential to a healthy, sustainable creative sector. Our Fair Work Framework sets out the practical steps organisations can take to create safer, fairer and more inclusive working environments.

Leave A Legacy

By giving in memory of a loved one or including Youth Music in your will; you can help us break down the barriers that young people are facing every day, and support the next generation of young musicians.

Remembering Rosemary Dufton Who Left Youth Music a Gift in Her Will

A tribute to Rosemary Dufton, whose lifelong love of music lives on through a gift in her will, helping young people access music opportunities.

Fundraise For Youth Music

From hosting a quiz, to running a race, putting on a gig or anything else – there are loads of creative ways to raise funds for Youth Music.

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Money and tax advice for young creatives - Watch Bills & Beats 'Money Talks' videos

Watch this practical advice from Bills & Beats to help young creatives manage tax, irregular income and their financial future.

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Free Educator Pathway Weekend, Staffordshire, Oct 10 & 11

This is professional development programme for music educators that provides teachers, tutors and lecturers, and people working for music education hubs and talent development, community music and youth organisations, with access to the latest insights about music careers and the music business.

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Rising Star (industry) 2026 Supported by Kickers

For a young person who is making waves in a behind-the-scenes role within the music industry.

Inspirational Music Leader Award 2026 sponsored by the MU

For a music leader who inspires project participants through their actions, creativity, determination, positivity, energy, selflessness or ability to overcome challenges.

Young Leader Award 2026 Sponsored by AQA

For a young person who has demonstrated great leadership skills as a project participant.

Original Track Award (Group) 2026 Supported by Arts Council England

For an outstanding track written and recorded by a group (two or more people).

Youth Music Awards 2026: Nominees and Sponsors

Discover the 11 categories covering a wide range of talents and achievements that will be celebrated at the Youth Music Awards 2026.

Lyricist Award 2026 Sponsored by PRS for Music

For outstanding lyrics in an original track by an artist or group.

Music Video Award 2026 Supported by Notion

For an outstanding music video by an artist or group involved in a Youth Music funded project.

Outstanding Project Award 2026 Sponsored by Rocksteady

For a Youth Music funded project that pushes the boundaries to promote inclusive music-making.

Music Producer Award 2026 Supported by Elephant Music

For outstanding technical skills in music production, engineering, mixing and/or mastering.

Original Track Award (Solo) 2026 Sponsored by Skiddle

For an outstanding track written and recorded by a solo artist.

Rising Star Award (Artist) 2026 Sponsored by EMPIRE

For a rising musical group or solo artist that is making waves in the music industry.

Social Action Award 2026 Sponsored by Hal Leonard, a Muse Group Company

For an individual, collective or project that has made an outstanding commitment to local community and/or social justice issues.

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