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Jade Bellevue de Sylva

Jade Bellevue de Sylva is a DJ and workshop facilitator. In 2024, she was one of Battersea Arts Centre's 'Next Gen Producers'. Since being funded by Youth Music, she has established the grassroots underground music community 'Listen+Learn', which offers practice sessions, open decks and events for budding DJs based in London.

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Jessicadancemusic

Jessicadancemusic makes acid house, trance and techno music. With the support of the NextGen Fund, she has been able to build her network; produce music with other DJs, producers and songwriters; and attend workshops and events with others in the industry.

Rising Star (Artist) Award sponsored by Dr. Martens

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

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Joshua Todd

Joshua Todd is a songwriter and guitarist who has performed extensively this year, including at the Newark Hustle, The Full Shebang, TOLfest and the Hockley Hustle.

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KAP

KAP is a singer, songwriter and producer. She recently won the Future Sounds of Nottingham Competition and opened the main stage of Nottingham’s most iconic venue, Rock City, for Dot2Dot Festival 2024.

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Lehi

Lehi is an emerging artist who is looking forward to releasing his debut EP in 2025, with the support of the NextGen Fund. His debut singles have already received support from BBC Introducing and Radio X.

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Lila Zing

Lila Zing is a singer-songwriter and producer from Wales. All of her songs are tuned to a 432Hz frequency. She recently supported Carwyn Ellis on tour, recorded two songs for BBC Radio Cymru, and was selected for the Forte Project's Artist Development programme in 2024.

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Lois

Following the release of her debut EP, Lois has already sold out a headline show at Leeds' Hyde Park Book Club, and performed at major festivals including Live at Leeds, Highest Point, Liverpool SoundCity and Kendall Calling. Her music has also received media and radio support from BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing, Clash, Wonderland, Notion and Louder Than War.

Live Performance Award sponsored by Ticketmaster

For an outstanding live performance by an artist or group from a Youth Music-funded project. This can either be from an in-person or virtual gig.

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LXXV

LXXV is a musician and music producer based in Leeds. She has delivered workshops with Youth Justice and CAMHS on production, recording, songwriting and DJing; and was selected by Yorkshire Youth and Music to participate in their trainee Music Leader Scheme.

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Mali Hâf

Mali Hâf is a singer from Wales. This year, she opened for Huw Stephens' BBC 6 Celebration, celebrating the best of Cardiff's music scene. She has also received support from Clash Magazine.

Lyricist Award sponsored by PRS for Music

For outstanding lyrics in an original track by an artist or group involved in a Youth Music-funded project.

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Marnie Glum

Marnie Glum is an alternative-folk songwriter and guitarist. She has recently supported Sunflower Thieves on tour, and co-headlined a show at Brudenell Social Club.

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Marshall Fairbrother

Marshall Fairbrother is an artist and sound engineer. He was invited to London by the RNIB to speak at their 'Inclusive Design In Harmony' panel, and took part in the Ableton Beta Program. He also mixed the sound for Captivate Takeover at their Arts Education Conference in 2024.

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Matilda Pratt

Matilda Pratt is an indie-pop singer-songwriter from the West Midlands. She has played at a variety of festivals to date, including CarFest, Pub in the Park, and Tramlines Fringe, as well as headlining shows at local venues. The NextGen Fund has allowed her to take her latest EP, 'Sunday Girl', on tour across the UK.

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Megs

Megs is a singer, producer and visual artist based between Nottingham and Bristol. She has filmed sessions for BBC Introducing, performed at Rock City, and has been featured on Jazz FM, BBC Radio 6 and BBC 1Xtra. Last year, she was also named a finalist for Future Sound of Nottingham.

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MINA ESYA

MINA ESYA is an alt-pop singer-songwriter living in Devon. Her EP 'Nomad' combines various creative pursuits, including poetry, painting, mind-mapping and songwriting. Her music seeks to express her pride in her music and culture, and she has been interviewed by BBC Xtra Arabia.

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NE-O

NE-O is a rapper and producer based in Newcastle. He has represented the North East as part of BBC1Xtra Introducing's rap cypher, has headlined the Glasshouse, and performed on the BBC Introducing Stage at Reading and Leeds Festival.

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NO-EL

NO-EL is a DJ and music leader, who runs workshops to teach young people how to produce and DJ. He works across genres, having produced a range of music from rap to house and dubstep, and the NextGen Fund will allow him to release his debut EP.

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Raivo Sloan

Raivo Sloan is a musician and multidisciplinary artist. They have been commissioned to compose a piece for the Counterflows Festival, have been selected for the Sonic Youths programme in Glasgow, and released their debut EP this year to critical acclaim.