Breadcrumb Home Search Search Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/search-results Search Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/search-results Search alumni Mairi Sutherland Mairi Sutherland is a contemporary folk singer and visual artist from Scotland. The NextGen Fund is supporting her to release her latest EP, 'Paint-slinger', where she will combine rich sounds and visual elements, such as hand-drawn animations, to create an immersive experience for listeners. alumni ManLikeVision ManLikeVision is a rapper from Newport. His debut album 'Boy From the South' was nominated for a Welsh Music Prize. He is a frequent live performer, and has performed at Immersed!/BBC Radio 6 Music Fringe, and supported artists like D Double E, Young T and Bugsey and Lady Leshurr. Funded partner / applicant privacy notice Learn how Youth Music collects, uses, and protects personal information when administering grants Read more alumni Marcus Frame Marcus Frame is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer based in Glasgow. He is a commissioned producer for anam creative, and has composed projects in collaboration with fellow NextGen Funded artist Naafi. He also runs a monthly live groove jam at Hillhead Bookclub. funding Incubator Fund Offered grants of £5,000 to £30,000 for businesses, collectives, and not-for-profits working in the music industries. Supporting them to create sustainable, meaningful career opportunities for young people aged 18-25. Funding round opens 31/08/2025 Read more Industry Connect Report 2024 Explore the Youth Music Industry Connect Report 2024, mapping barriers to music careers for marginalised young people. Discover insights, solutions, and join the Industry Connect Coalition to build a more inclusive music industry. Read more How We Made Our Incubator Fund Decisions We aim to be as transparent as possible about our decision making process; hopefully this blog will help you work out whether to apply and how to increase your chance of success. Read more Editorial Policy Youth Music’s editorial policy focuses on promoting creativity while ensuring appropriate, non-offensive lyrical content. Read more alumni Ralph Ralph is an artist and teacher. The NextGen Fund is supporting him to release his next EP, which will delve into themes such as self-discovery, growth, gratitude and staying true to oneself. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement Youth Music champions equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone thrives. Read more alumni Harvey Leacock Harvey Leacock is the founder of Resistance, a DIY hardcore/punk platform which focuses on supporting underground musicians within heavy and alternative music. He has worked with bands such as Apogee, Gutter and more. Youth Music Recharge Fund – How We Made Decisions We launched the Youth Music Recharge Fund to support organisations and people to recover from the effects of the pandemic. This is an insight into our process for selecting the awarded proposals. Read more funding Recharge Fund Offered grants of up to £90,000 for established not-for-profits who support children and young people to make, learn or earn in music. Helping people and organisations to recharge from the effects of the pandemic. Funding round opens 31/08/2025 Read more Cookies Notice Learn how Youth Music uses cookies to enhance your experience, manage preferences, and protect your privacy online. Read more alumni Sarah Barron Sarah Barron is the co-founder of Index, a comprehensive regional music industry directory based in the North East of England. Index seeks to bridge connections and demystify regional services, key contacts and venues; promoting collaboration and spotlighting the vibrant musical landscape of the region. Youth Music is a Living Wage Funder As a Living Wage Funder, we support grantholders to pay real Living Wage rates and encourage accreditation. Read more team Charlotte Edgeworth Charlotte is passionate about finding ways for organisations to have a positive impact on their communities, their employees and wider society. Starting her career in marketing and moving through the voluntary sector into Corporate Responsibility, Charlotte has worked across a variety of functions including Social Impact, DEI and Environmental Programmes. She is an expert in strategic grant-making and has led corporate foundations for global FTSE-listed organisations as well as having been CEO of a charity. In 2021 Charlotte joined Sony Music UK as their first Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact. In this role she leads on community programmes, charity partnerships and embedding equitable and inclusive practices across the company. Pronouns she/herFavourite film The Time BanditsFavourite flowers TulipsFavourite album Stevie Wonder - Talking Book team Guvna B Guvna B is a triple MOBO Award winning rapper, author and broadcaster from London. His album, The Village is On Fire (2023) debuted at number 1 on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Charts and his sophomore book Unspoken: Toxic Masculinity and How I Faced the Man Within the Man (2021) became an Amazon bestseller. He has presented many documentaries across radio and TV including BBC's Gospel Meets Hip-Hop, and regularly appears on The Zoe Ball Breakfast show (BBC Radio 4) and Fighting Talk (BBC 5 Live). He also works as a presenter for his beloved West Ham United. Guvna B is widely considered an influential and important voice within British rap music because of his uplifting lyricism and passion to see every young person reach their full potential. Pronouns he/himFavourite film Cool RunningsFavourite album Kano - Hoodies All Summer team Claire Wills Claire is the Bursar at Manor Lodge School, in Hertforshire. Before this, she spent 17 years, including 4 as partner, at Saffery LLP, a top 15 accountancy firm. She has more than 25 years’ experience in auditing and specialised in working with charities for 17 years. Her clients included a number of arts charities as well as a wide range of other not for profit entities including grant makers and fundraising charities. Pronouns she/herFavourite colour PurpleFavourite food ChocolateFavourite gig Oasis at Knebworth 1996 team Andrew Lansley Andrew is innovation Manager for Cheltenham Festivals, Senior Academic at the University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham Culture Board coordinator and in his spare time performs as double bassist with Thrill Collins. He has worked in cross sector roles including events, academia, politics, broadcast and innovation, has written research and worked with young people to help them realise their own musical ambitions. Andrew is autistic and runs a neurodiverse consultancy that specialises in intersectional, regenerative projects to help make businesses and organisations more accessible and sustainable. Favourite game Legend of Zelda "Breath of the Wild"Favourite animal Cat or tapirFavourite hobby that isn't music Baking Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 5 Next page ››
