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Pride Month 2025: Rewriting the Score

This Pride Month, NextGen writer, Florence Limb, explores how music became a vital refuge through her experiences as a queer, disabled, working-class artist. She challenges traditional gatekeeping in music, advocating for accessibility, authenticity, and representation, and highlights music’s power as both a personal sanctuary and a political act of belonging.

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The Birthplace Fund

Join Novo Amor’s groundbreaking Birthplace Fund in Wales. Apply by 10 July 2025 for the chance to receive £2,500 to support your music-making journey.

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Ludlow Song Young Composers' Workshop 2025

Are you a young composer aged 16-25, facing financial barriers? Apply for Ludlow Song’s free workshop with Professor Julian Philips in Birmingham this September!

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Youth Music Awards 2025: Judges

Meet the incredible line-up of music industry figures who judged the music categories for the Youth Music Awards 2025 in association with Hal Leonard Europe. 

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Exchanging Notes: In Conversation with Music Declares Emergency

Music Declares Emergency CEO, Lewis Jamieson, will discuss the current music industry action, the role of the artist, and the centrality of the fan in putting music at the heart of climate action. 

When: Tuesday 22nd July, 11am - 12pm

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Balance, Not Burnout: Making Money While Making Music

Join us for a panel discussion, where we'll tackle the question of what it means to make money while being a musician. After the panel, enjoy a performance from a local NextGen Funded artist, followed by an open mic and networking session.

Where: Fisher Gate Point, 1 Fisher Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1GD 
When: Thursday 3rd July 2025, 7 PM - 11 PM

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Abram Wilson x We Out Here performance opportunity

We’re excited to be returning to the We Out Here Festival for the fourth year running! Once again we will hold an open competition in which three artists can win a place to perform at the Abram Wilson takeover slot in The Big Top on Thursday 14 August.
Deadline: 5pm, Fri 13th June

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Get Your Rescue The Roots T-Shirt

Bold tee. Big message. Show your support for grassroots youth music with this exclusive 'Rescue the Roots' tee, designed by legendary graphic artist Anthony Burrill.

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NextGen Spotlight: Finnbarr

Youth Music NextGen Fund artist Finnbarr opens up about grief, growth, and creating his powerful debut EP '21'.

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Youth Music at The Great Escape 2025

We headed down to Brighton for three days of sun and sounds at The Great Escape, catching performances from Youth Music NextGen Fund and community artists, plus hosting our 'Next Generation Day' panels with BBC Introducing.

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360 Giving Data

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Submit your pitch for Pride Month!

Submit your pitch for Pride Month.

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Grassroots Music Projects: A Lifeline for Youth Mental Health

With youth mental health in crisis, grassroots youth music projects provide a lifeline. We explore how music helps young people process trauma, feel heard, and build brighter futures - and how we can save these vital spaces before they disappear.

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NextGen Spotlight: Monica Wat & Cat Rose

Discover how Youth Music NextGen Fund artists Monica Wat and Cat Rose turned a chance meeting at a NextGen Community event into a powerful musical collaboration and live performance.

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Jodie Bryant Joins Youth Music As New Ambassador

Jodie Bryant, known for presenting the BBC Radio 1’s Future Pop show and championing new musical talent, joins Youth Music as an ambassador.

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NextGen Fund Round 11 Recipients

Announcing the recipients of the eleventh round of the Youth Music NextGen Fund: 43 young creatives bringing their ideas to life with a grant of up to £3,000.

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The ArtsTrain Academy

Our free songwriting programme for passionate young artists, songwriters and instrumentalists aged 13-17.

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Artist Commissions - And Still I Rise

Artists selected will receive a £500 fee for developing & rehearsing their artistic piece, and £200 per performance.

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Rock Up: Harnessing Music to Engage and Empower Young People

TiPP’s Catalyser Fund 'Rock Up' project is redefining how young people in the Criminal Justice System engage with creative opportunities. 

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Outernet Venues Commits to Yearlong Youth Music Partnership Supporting 'Rescue the Roots'

Outernet Venues has committed to its first ever yearlong charity partnership which puts young creatives centre stage, raising vital funds for ‘Rescue the Roots’.

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