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Safeguarding - Where to Start?

New to safeguarding or need a refresher? Explore key resources and expert guidance to strengthen your safeguarding practices.

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Safeguarding - Deep Dive

Explore in-depth safeguarding resources, training, and frameworks for organisations working with children, young people, and adults at risk.

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Safeguarding - Policies and Procedures

Strengthen your safeguarding approach with clear policies and procedures. Explore key resources to ensure best practices for your organisation.

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Cian Jay

Cian Jay is an artist and the founder of London-based event series CLUB GUNK. His past events have sold out venues including the Old Blue Last, Peckham Audio, and Bermondsey Social Club. With the NextGen Fund, he will be launching a three-track EP titled 'Gunk', which will fuse nostalgic 2000s/2010s electronic indie pop with new and forward-thinking production ideas.

Safeguarding - Statutory Guidance

Ensure your safeguarding practices align with statutory guidance. Access key policies for working with children, adults at risk, and education settings.

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Dee Rae

Dee Rae is an artist based in the North West of England. She has toured across the UK and Europe, playing in London, Manchester, Southampton, Leeds and Paris. She has also played at Live at Leeds Festival, and worked with the likes of Dance to the Radio and Come Play with Me.

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Elizabeth Liddle

Elizabeth Liddle is a 70s-inspired, pop singer-songwriter. She has supported bands such as Lindisfarne, played festivals like Hardwick Live & Stockton Calling, and sold out three of her own headline gigs. She has also received support from BBC Introducing North East, and BBC Radio Newcastle.

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Eyve

Eyve is an artist based in Glasgow. With the support of the NextGen Fund, she will soon be releasing her Afrofuturist EP 'Metamorphosis ye Sound', which combines Zimbabwean influences with contemporary hip-hop, and sounds from Glasgow's techno scene.

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FIZA

FIZA is a singer-songwriter based between London and Edinburgh. She frequently performs in both cities, including shows with Sofar Sounds and AMPLIFI. She has supported Skinny Pelembe on tour, and has been part of Edinburgh Hogmanay's New Year's live music lineup. She has also received support from BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Asian Network, Amazon Music Editorial, and the Sunday National newspaper in Scotland.

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Wrenna

Wrenna is a singer and songwriter based in Wales. Her indie, dream-pop sound has earned her a spot on the BBC Radio Wales Welsh A-List, as well as performances at festivals including In It Together and Llais Festival. She has also co-written songs for Latvia's Eurovision entries.

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Finnbarr

Finnbarr is a rapper based in Northern Ireland. He has performed at Hotbox Entertainment's Northern Irish Cypher and featured on their 'NI's Finest' mixtape, and has had further support from BBC ATL Introducing and Dublin City FM. He has also supported Leo Miyagee on tour, and filmed a music video for Lemonade Shoelace - both fellow NextGen Fund recipients.

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GIYA

GIYA is a producer, singer-songwriter and bass player based in South London. She has sold out headline shows across London, performed at various festivals including Glastonbury, 2000 Trees and Victorious Festival, and supported Hak Baker on tour.

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Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson is a videographer from Torbay. With the NextGen Fund, he has been working with upcoming artists in his local area to create a series of music videos, about the experience of growing up and making music in a seaside town. His videos promote a positive message that if you work hard you can make it in music, no matter where you are from.

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Jayahadadream

JayaHadADream is a Jamaican-Irish rapper based in Cambridge. In 2024, she won Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent Competition, and performed on the festival's Main Stage that year. She has also performed at Leeds Festival, The Great Escape and the Southbank Centre.

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Kindelan

Kindelan is a songwriter, guitarist and producer who writes and performs jazz-infused alternative pop. She has received support from BBC Introducing, was nominated for 'Best Live Performance' at the 2023 Youth Music Awards, and opened the York date of the 2024 Independent Venue Week tour.

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Leo Miyagee

Leo Miyagee is a rapper based in Belfast. They have performed at events including Guinness’ ‘Live and Rising’, BBC Introducing's ‘Across the Line’, and Output Belfast. They were also nominated for Ticketmaster’s Rising Irish Artist of the Year 2024.

Youth Music Awards 2023

The fourth annual Youth Music Awards, in association with Hal Leonard Europe, took place on Wednesday 18 Oct 2023 at Troxy, London.

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Lia White

Nottingham-born singer-songwriter and producer Lia White balances electro-soul and acoustic melodies in her music. She has collaborated with brands like Akai and Novation, and has recently worked on her projects in Limoux, Berlin and Norway.

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Lori Asha

Lori Asha is a producer, singer and instrumentalist from Brighton. She has performed alongside Etta Bond and Jaz Karis, and received support from BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 1Xtra. The NextGen Fund will support her to release her latest EP, 'Sugar Free', in 2025.

Policies and Procedures

Discover our range of policies and procedures, outlining how Youth Music operates across all areas of our work.

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