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Stuck In A Rut? Here’s The ULTIMATE To-Do List To Get You Going Again!

To build a legacy in the music industry, you’ll need to have true resilience and adaptability. What we’re facing now is the prime opportunity to demonstrate just how capable you really are. So, in order to get out of this rut, you’re going to need to pivot. Pivoting simply means turning. In this instance it specifically means turning your attention to focus on what you can do, even if it feels like there’s so much you can’t do right now. Here are 10 things you can be doing right now to pivot yourself right out of that rut!

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The Accessible Future of Festivals

Rising costs and accessibility barriers are making festivals less inclusive. We explore five key changes that could make them fairer, safer, and open to all.

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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.

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Black History Month: Why We Need More Diversity in Music Journalism

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Announcing the 11 Recipients of the Youth Music Energiser Fund

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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.

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Exchanging Notes: SoCo Music Project and Rosewood Free School

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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

 

 

 

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Valuing Diversity in Early Years Music

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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.

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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.

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Black Lives Matter: A Letter to the Next Gen

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Music-making projects supporting young people's mental health

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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. 

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Finding a voice through music - Ashley's story

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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.

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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. 

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Racism and Violence in the UK: A Message From Our CEO

A statement from our CEO regarding the recent violence in the UK.

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Breaking Barriers: The Grassroots Record Label Championing Young Female Scottish Talent

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