Breadcrumb Home Search Search Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/search-results Search Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/search-results Search resources How To Navigate The Music Industry As A PoC (And Convince Your Parents It’s A Good Idea) For people of colour, when considering a career in the music industry, two large obstacles stand in their way; a shocking lack of representation, and the voice of their parents saying “why can’t you be a doctor or lawyer?” Careers in the music industry are still considered an unrealistic aspiration for black and brown people due to the systemic racism ingrained in its core, and by parents that don’t really “get” the industry. news Black History Month: Why We Need More Diversity in Music Journalism NextGen writer Amelia Fearon reflects on her journey navigating the music journalism industry. This Black History Month piece explores the urgent need for racial, gender and class diversity in music media, and calls for systemic change to support underrepresented voices. Read more news Announcing the 11 Recipients of the Youth Music Energiser Fund Read more resources Creating a music brand: Where to start and how to stand out Musician Liz aka IRIDIS, has been managing her music brand for a few years now. Check out her advice on where to start when developing a brand for your music, how to create an online persona, and how to make your brand stand out in the music industry. Case Study Exchanging Notes: SoCo Music Project and Rosewood Free School Read more alumni Maddie Ashman Maddie Ashman is a singer-songwriter and composer based in the South East of England. She reached 3rd place in the International Microtonal Guitar Competition, as well as runner-up in BBC's Live Lounge Competition, and her music has been performed by Del Sol Quartet at the Pacific Pythagorean Music Festival. She has also created an audiovisual installation at Aldeburgh Festival, which was later shown at COP-27 and Dartington's Thrive Festival. Her music has received praise from artists and tastemakers including Floating Points, Nico Muhly, Tom Grennan, and BBC Introducing, who named her track '6AM' their Track of the Week. Furthermore, she has performed across the UK and Europe, including at Latitude Festival, in Amsterdam, and Madrid; and has opened shows for Alfie Templeman, Tom Rosenthal and Tom Robinson, among others. Organise an Event Learn several fun and engaging ways to raise funds for Youth Music through music-related events and challenges Read more news Valuing Diversity in Early Years Music Read more news Young People and the Language of Music Read more about how young people and Youth Music's funded partners approach multilingual music projects, and how music can music can help every young person, whatever their background. Read more Rising Star Award (Industry) sponsored by Songkick For a young person from a Youth Music funded project who is making waves in a behind-the-scenes role within the music industry. This can include artist managers, event coordinators, sound technicians, promoters, agents, etc. Read more news Black Lives Matter: A Letter to the Next Gen Read more news Music-making projects supporting young people's mental health Read more news Wonderfall: Why Is the North Facing a Drop in Musicality? The North of England has produced incredible talent that has significantly influenced not only music, but popular culture, globally. From The Beatles, Oasis, Corrine Bailey Rae and, more recently, Youth Music Awards winner English Teacher, some of Britain’s most-loved bands and artists hailed from the North. However, our new research has painted a stark picture of the current state of musicality in the north of England. Read more Case Study Finding a voice through music - Ashley's story Read more news International Women's Day: Women’s Place in the Music Industries This International Women’s Day, we examine the underrepresentation of women behind the scenes of the music industries, and how finding and supporting the right grassroots organisations can change that. Read more news Welsh Language Music Day: An Interview with Klust Discover the important role Welsh Language Music Day plays in the discovery and platforming of Welsh artists, the country's strong DIY scene, and how the music industries can be more inclusive of Welsh artists. Read more news Racism and Violence in the UK: A Message From Our CEO A statement from our CEO regarding the recent violence in the UK. Read more news Breaking Barriers: The Grassroots Record Label Championing Young Female Scottish Talent Read more news Groundswell Arts: Youth Music’s Energiser Fund Partner Read about the exciting Energiser Fund partnership between Groundswell Arts and Youth Music. This partnership marks our mission to shift perception and practice of Early Years creativity. Read more news Youth Music and Arts Council England Funding Announcement Click here to find out about the vital boost of National Lottery funding to Youth Music through Arts Council England. This funding will have an important impact for grassroots organisations supporting children and young people who face barriers because of who they are, where they live, or what they’re going through. Read more Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 17 Next page ››
