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Youth Music at The Great Escape 2026

Across three days at The Great Escape 2026, we caught incredible live performances from Youth Music NextGen Fund artists, and hosted a panel of music industry experts on nurturing regional music scenes.

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Legal Essentials for Creatives: Amazon X Morrison Foerster X NextGen Event

Aged 18-30 and want to know more about the legal side of your creative career? Our upcoming NextGen Community event with Amazon and Morrison Foerster offers young creatives an overview on what to look out for when it comes to music law.

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An Introduction to Safeguarding

This introductory session is ideal for those who are new to safeguarding or just need a quick refresher.

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Chief Executive role with AudioActive

AudioActive are hiring for a CEO.

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Outstanding Project Award sponsored by TikTok

For a Youth Music funded project that pushes the boundaries to promote inclusive music-making.

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Music Producer Award sponsored by Amazon Music

For outstanding technical skills in music production, engineering, mixing and/or mastering. 

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Rising Star (Artist) Award sponsored by Dr. Martens

For a rising musical group or solo artist that is making waves in the music industry.

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Live Performance Award sponsored by Ticketmaster

For an outstanding live performance by an artist or group from a Youth Music-funded project. This can either be from an in-person or virtual gig.

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Lyricist Award sponsored by PRS for Music

For outstanding lyrics in an original track by an artist or group involved in a Youth Music-funded project.

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Youth Music Quality Framework

The quality framework can be used by anyone leading a music-making session with children and young people - it’s designed to be flexible and can be used in planning and reflection sessions, for peer observations, as an evaluation tool, or as part of your organisational training and induction.

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Privacy Policy

Learn how Youth Music safeguards your personal information—check out our Privacy Policy

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Original Track Award (Group) sponsored by Marshall Amplification

For a track written and recorded by a group (two or more people) from a Youth Music-funded project.

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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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Inspirational Music Leader Award sponsored by the MU

For a music leader who inspires young people in music through their actions, creativity, determination, positivity, energy, selflessness or ability to overcome challenges.

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