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The Future of Queer Inclusion in Classical Music

NextGen writer Erin Townsend dives into the paradox of queer visibility in music - where LGBTQ+ artists dominate the charts, yet still battle deep-rooted barriers, especially in classical music - and explores how musicians and advocates are reshaping the industry to be truly inclusive.

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Red Bull Culture Clash - Ticket Giveaway T&Cs

View the T&Cs for our ticket giveaway to Red Bull Culture Clash London, on Saturday 8 March at Drumsheds.

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2025 with Youth Music: How To Get Involved

Discover what’s coming up at Youth Music in 2025! New funding, live events, a website revamp, and more ways to support young creatives. Read on to get involved.

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Industry Connect Communications Toolkit

Explore the Industry Connect Fund Communications Toolkit – your guide to making the most of your grant. Packed with resources, tips, and guidance to help you amplify your message and meet grant requirements.

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Youth Music Awards Categories 2025

Discover the 12 categories covering a wide range of talents and achievements that will be celebrated at the Youth Music Awards 2025.

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Youth Music’s Industry Connect report reveals the need for more cross industry partnership to safeguard the future of music

Youth Music’s Industry Connect report calls for cross-industry collaboration to remove barriers for young creatives and secure the future of music.

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Maya Egbo: From Backstage to BRITs

As she prepares for the BRIT Awards 2025, Youth Music NextGen presenter Maya Egbo reflects on the rollercoaster nature of her career and why embracing the journey is just as important as the destination.

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Rescue The Roots Press Coverage

Find everything you need to share Youth Music’s £1m ‘Rescue the Roots’ campaign and help protect grassroots youth music projects.

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NextGen x Bandcamp: Sign Up For Our Free Events This Spring

We're teaming up with Bandcamp to host two FREE events this spring. In March, learn everything you need to know about releasing on Bandcamp with our online workshop. In April, we're hosting a networking event in East London with a panel and performances, diving into what it's like being an independent artist in 2025.

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NextGen Community Event: Behind the Scenes in A&R

In association with Kobalt and YGN, our first London-based NextGen Community event of 2025 featured a panel on the world of A&R, networking and performances from NextGen Fund artists.

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Uplift Earned Income 2025

Uplift Earned Income has been created for organisations which are keen to embrace entrepreneurship. 

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NextGen Spotlight: Indy Newland

NextGen Fund artist Indy Newland discusses the personal journey behind his debut album 'Little Man', exploring themes of self-discovery, chosen family, and identity through a fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and soul.
 

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NextGen Spotlight: Marisam Events

Founders Maria and Sam share how they built Late ‘n’ Live, an inclusive live music event series, overcoming industry challenges as young women, and expanding with support from the Youth Music NextGen Fund.

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Musical Development Matters in the Early Years

Explore our free resources for early years music education, to help support children's musical development

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Safeguarding Hub

Discover Youth Music’s safeguarding expectations and access essential resources to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people and adults in your care.

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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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Soundplay - How a ground-breaking immersive project is redefining accessibility in the arts

Discover how Soundplay is redefining accessibility in the arts through immersive, multisensory experiences that empower young people with additional support needs.

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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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Safeguarding - Deep Dive

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