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Our Big Build - Pedestrian's Fundraising Campaign

A transformative capital fundraising campaign to create a permanent home.

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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.

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Case Study

NextGen Spotlight: Marisam Events

Founders Maria and Sam share how they built Late ‘n’ Live, an inclusive live music event series, overcoming industry challenges as young women, and expanding with support from the Youth Music NextGen Fund.

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Creative Employers Skills Survey

The Creative Employer Skills Survey is a new survey of 1,300 businesses across the creative industries in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

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Uplift Earned Income 2025

Uplift Earned Income has been created for organisations which are keen to embrace entrepreneurship. 

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New Peer Support Group with Attitude is Everything

Tonic Music are providing a new online Peer Support Group for those working in live music in any capacity who are Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent.

 

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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.

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Taking the next step: Stonewall webinar series

New free advice sessions for LGBTQ+ people looking to develop their careers.  

 

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National Youth Strategy Survey Launch

National survey looking at the challenges and priorities of young people aged 10 - 21 (up to 25 for SEND).

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Chair & Board of Trustees, Drake Music

We are currently recruiting two positions for our Board:

 

  • Drake Music Trustee
  • Drake Music Chair
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Financial Controller, Kent Music

Kent Music are looking for a fully qualified chartered accountant, with skills or experience in managing day-to-day finances, complex budgets, and audit processes.

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NextGen x Bandcamp: Sign Up For Our Free Events This Spring

We're teaming up with Bandcamp to host two FREE events this spring. In March, learn everything you need to know about releasing on Bandcamp with our online workshop. In April, we're hosting a networking event in East London with a panel and performances, diving into what it's like being an independent artist in 2025.

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NextGen x Bandcamp: Making Your Mark as an Independent Creative

Thursday 3rd April 2025, 6:30pm-9:30pm

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NextGen x Bandcamp Workshop: All About Bandcamp

Wednesday 19th March, 5:30pm-6:30pm

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Youth Music Awards Categories 2025

Gain industry recognition for your work—explore the Youth Music Awards categories and apply today.

 

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Industry Connect Communications Toolkit

Explore the Industry Connect Fund Communications Toolkit – your guide to making the most of your grant. Packed with resources, tips, and guidance to help you amplify your message and meet grant requirements.

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NextGen Community Event Series 2025: What's On

Discover the NextGen Community events planned for 2025. Popping up all over the UK, learn from industry leaders and insiders, and well as meet and network with other young creatives.

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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.

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Maya Egbo: From Backstage to BRITs

As she prepares for the BRIT Awards 2025, Youth Music NextGen presenter Maya Egbo reflects on the rollercoaster nature of her career and why embracing the journey is just as important as the destination.

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The Future of Queer Inclusion in Classical Music

This LGBT+ History Month, Youth 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.

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