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Why is improvisation important?

Discover how improvisation can transform music education and inspire creativity. Explore its role in composition, communication, and creating inclusive, expressive learning environments for students.

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Spotify Partners With Youth Music to Launch Fund Supporting Grassroots Youth Spaces

The Spotify and Youth Music Fund aims to preserve and protect at-risk spaces for children and young people experiencing challenging circumstances.

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No Grass Without Roots

The past two Mercury Prize wins highlight the crucial role grassroots music plays in shaping the future of the industry. It’s time to stand up for grassroots youth and community music. 

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NextGen Community Event: How to Grow Your Community As a Young Creative

We've rounded up expert advice on how to network and build a community, from our panel of music industry insiders at our NextGen Community event in Glasgow.

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Decolonising the Music Curriculum

This is how the Youth Music team is exploring how to decolonise language and the music curriculum.

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Youth Music's Workforce Diversity Report

Explore how workforce diversity data drives change, informs priorities, and strengthens our organisation through inclusive actions.

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Youth Music’s Industry Connect Report Calls for Change

Our Industry Connect Report supports young creatives facing barriers to the music industry. We're calling for a cross-industry coalition to transform access to music careers.

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How and why you should update language in your organisation

Global Majority or BAME? Disabled or d/Deaf? Learn how to update language inclusively and responsibly in your organisation.

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The IDEA Working Group and our Language Series

Explore the IDEA Working Group's role in fostering inclusive practices, evolving language, and driving positive organisational change.

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NextGen Community Event: Building Meaningful Brand Collaborations as a Creative

For our final NextGen Community event of the year, we joined forces with Levi's and YGN for a free event on the power of brand partnerships and personal branding in today’s creative landscape.

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Safeguarding Culture and Ways of Working

Safeguarding should be a mindset, not just a box-ticking exercise. Discover how to build a strong safeguarding culture.

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Developing a Safeguarding Culture

Build a safeguarding culture that goes beyond policies. Explore key resources, expert insights, and practical tools for safer spaces.

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Connor Morgans

Connor Morgans is the founder of Adlais (meaning 'echo' in Welsh), which is a bilingual promoter of contemporary Welsh music. He is also a presenter on Radio Cardiff, a freelance producer for BBC Radio 1, and has hosted Anthem Cymru's 'Family Gathering'.

Minimum Safeguarding Standards

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Putting the Spotlight on Safeguarding

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Alex Rushfirth

Alex Rushfirth is a musician, graphic designer and podcast host. To date, he has written over 956 songs, recorded and released 6 full length solo albums and 18 minor works including EPs, short films and radio plays. He has also written and produced for other musicians, and put on gigs, theatre and art shows. His life goal is to release 100 projects and write 10,000 songs.

Safeguarding Minimum Standards - Advice for Applicants

Learn how to meet Youth Music’s safeguarding minimum standards and strengthen your policies for funding applications.

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Anmol

Anmol is a Nepali drummer, who is creating an EP of traditional Nepali folk music with the support of the NextGen Fund. He has been awarded the Anjool Maldé award for his distinctive work as a drummer, has been invited onto Guildhall School of Music and Drama's Junior Fellowship Programme, and has worked with composer and multi-instrumentalist Nitin Sawhney.

Safer Recruitment

Build a safer team. Explore essential resources on safer recruitment, DBS checks, and best practices for hiring staff and volunteers.

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Boudicca

Boudicca is a rapper, poet and singer who blends spoken word and rap to produce socially conscious hip-hop. She has performed across the UK, in Germany and in The Netherlands, where she won a political rap battle at Democracy Alive, hosted by the European Union. She has also written bespoke pieces for TED x Brighton, Storytelling Army and Poets VS MCs.

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