Breadcrumb Home Search Search Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/search-results Search Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/search-results Search alumni Mason Talbot Yorkshire and the Humber Mason Talbot is a Welsh-born DJ and producer based in Leeds. His breakthrough track, 'Cocaina', has surpassed 3 million streams to date, and he has performed at prominent venues and shows across the UK, including MiNT Warehouse, Egg, and Leeds Defected Festival. He is currently using the NextGen Fund to grow his independent record label, Redefy Records. Pronouns: he/him alumni Monica Wat South West Monica Wat is a singer-songwriter and producer from Hong Kong, now based in the UK. With the NextGen Fund, she is currently working on her sophomore EP 'Gaslight', which will fuse indie folk/country-pop with lyrical storytelling and ethereal vocals. Pronouns: she/her alumni NuAloe Greater London NuAloe is a Nigerian and Jamaican singer and rapper. Her music addresses themes of Blackness, Queerness, and the experience of living in South London. The NextGen Fund is supporting her to create and release her next EP, alongside a series of visuals. Pronouns: she/they alumni Peter McMahon Northern Ireland Peter McMahon is a singer from Fermanagh. He has headlined sold-out shows at venues such as Little Whelan's in Dublin. With the NextGen Fund, he is working on his next EP 'QUEUEING FOR ONE', which will be accompanied by a series of music videos. The videos will coalesce into one cohesive short film about someone discovering themselves. Pronouns: he/him alumni retropxssy Greater London retropxssy is an artist based in London, who blends hip-hop with jazz, punk and jungle. She has put on her own shows in the UK, Europe, and Canada; supported artists like Onoe Caponoe, Grove and Gal-Go; and has been longlisted in the Glastonbury Emerging Talent competition. She has also performed at festivals including Uplands Festival. The NextGen Fund will support her to produce and release her album, 'I Haven't Told Many People'. Pronouns: she/her alumni Samantha Wales Samantha is a soul, Afrobeats and dark-pop singer-songwriter from Wales. She has played at various festivals including Big Love, Green Man and Immersed Music Festival; was selected for Focus Wales and the Anthem Fast Forward Project; and has performed at the Music and Race Show for Race Council Cymru, as well as headlining the Love Music Hate Racism showcase at The Moon in Cardiff. With her NextGen Fund, she is currently creating a 10-track Afrobeats album which will feature artists including fellow NextGen Fund recipient, ManLikeVision. Pronouns: she/her alumni Sunny Side Down West Midlands Sunny Side Down is an indie, rock and alternative singer-songwriter. The NextGen Fund is supporting them to create and release their third album, which will be an emotional picture of them and the people around them over the last three years. With their music, they aim to capture the intensity and sweetness of learning to be a person. Pronouns: they/them alumni Superlate North West Superlate is a dance/pop producer based in Liverpool. His releases have gained support from BBC Radio 1, BBC Merseyside, and BBC Introducing; he performed in front of 10,000 people at the Eurovision Main Stage in Liverpool in 2023; and has also performed at BBC Introducing LIVE at The Cavern Club. He has also co-produced tracks for Youngr and worked with Grammy-nominated producer Adriano Allaverdi. He is now working on two thematic EPs, 'The Tropics' and 'The Moment', with the backing of the NextGen Fund. Pronouns: he/him alumni Surafeal Bruke Greater London Surafeal Bruke is the founder of GRADIENT, a platform celebrating the UK's vibrant and diverse music and creative scenes. The NextGen Fund will help Surafeal to scale up GRADIENT, hosting events with higher capacities throughout London, and offering additional support for artists, including workshops and networking opportunities. Pronouns: he/him news Queering the Music Room: Building Inclusive Spaces for the Next Generation How can music education become more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ young people? Explore how musicians and educators are queering the music room to create radical, affirming spaces. Read more alumni The Yard Woman South West The Yard Woman is a Greek-born, London-based DJ and producer. She has previously worked with Richie Hawtin, and has released tracks through respected labels including Simulate, Einmusika, Running Clouds, Pets Recordings and Epidemic Sound. With the help of the NextGen Fund, she is currently transitioning from her established work in Melodic Techno to explore new creative and professional possibilities in Melodic House. She plans to produce and release a two-track EP, bringing a fresh narrative-driven sound to the genre, and seeking to represent queer women in the electronic music scene. Pronouns: she/her alumni Yemi Yohannes South East Yemi Yohannes is a London-based creative artist, known for her soulful spoken word poetry. Her performance credits include BBC Radio London, The Photographer’s Gallery, Sofar Sounds, COP26, the National Youth Theatre and more. With her work, she aims to make poetry more accessible in the mainstream. The NextGen Fund is supporting Yemi to create a solo EP exploring spoken word with jungle music, alongside a specific focus on choral sounds and storytelling. Pronouns: she/her I have an Industry Connect Grant Everything you need to know about being an Industry Connect funded partner. Read more news Catalyser Fund Round 4 - Grant Awards See the recipients of Catalyser Fund Round 4 grants. Read more news Trailblazer Round 6 - Grant Awards Discover the 26 great organisations we funded through the Trailblazer Fund Round 6. Read more news Trailblazer Round 7 - Grant Awards Discover the 31 great organisations we funded through the Trailblazer Fund Round 7. Read more news Rescue the Roots: Our Urgent £1 Million Fundraising Campaign To address the funding crisis threatening grassroots youth music projects across the country, we're launching an urgent, £1 million ‘Rescue the Roots’ fundraising campaign. Read more Accessibility Statement We’re dedicated to ensuring an accessible website for everyone. Learn about our accessibility features and how we’re working to improve. Read more news The Future of Queer Inclusion in Classical Music NextGen writer Erin Townsend dives into the paradox of queer visibility in music - where LGBTQ+ artists dominate the charts, yet still battle deep-rooted barriers, especially in classical music - and explores how musicians and advocates are reshaping the industry to be truly inclusive. Read more Red Bull Culture Clash - Ticket Giveaway T&Cs View the T&Cs for our ticket giveaway to Red Bull Culture Clash London, on Saturday 8 March at Drumsheds. Read more Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 38 Next page ››
