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 Hana Greater London Hana is a second generation Egyptian artist. Her EP will explore the complexities of identity/heritage/self-worth/familial-expectations/peer-pressure as a second generation UK citizen through honest lyricism and soulful melodies whilst showcasing traditional Arabic sounds e.g., oud and tabla. "This project is for anyone who’s ever questioned where they fit in, offering a soundtrack of resilience, reflection, and discovery." Pronouns: she/her TikTokInstagram alumni HerOrangeCoat Yorkshire and the Humber Hailing from West Yorkshire and armed with her ukulele, HerOrangeCoat crafts songs that show a remarkable ability to turn indie-folk melancholy into an enticing musical journey. Her next project proposes a series of woodland recordings and songwriting. She will go to five sites to write and record five songs in situ using a field recorder. These songs will be released as a live EP which draws upon nature as both an inspiration and setting for the music. Pronouns: she/her Instagram alumni IBack Greater London IBack is an independent music/rap artist from Kent, showcasing introspective lyricism, fresh flows and a captivating stage presence. Her goal for this project is to release three singles and create a consistent buzz across her social media platforms by building a strong sonic and visual identity through self-made videos and brand awareness. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram alumni iowna South West iowna is a musician, activist and creative technologist based in Bath, Somerset. Now creating as a solo artist, her project will be a meeting place for trip-hop and alternative-rock. The project looks at ownership; what the world takes from you, taken by others and what you take away from yourself. Pronouns: she/herInstagram alumni Jaiye Greater London “My name means “enjoy life,” and that’s what my music is all about feeling things in the moment and being present with that emotion. Jaiye is a Nigerian-British alternative artist blending genres. 'Live, Dream Feel' is a fusion of electronic and R&B sounds. It has influences in dance and funk. Expressive vocals, breakbeats and melancholic but uplifting chord progressions give it a retro sound. Its her affirmation as well as a motivational track to inspire others. Pronouns: she/herInstagram alumni Jasmin Jet Scotland Jasmin's project is her debut album/EP, reflecting on her life experiences so far. It explores the highs and lows of navigating life, from personal challenges to moments of growth. The aim is to share her story in a way that feels universal, allowing others to relate to the journey. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram alumni Josh Hicks Wales Josh Hicks is an artist from Newport, South Wales. His unique soulful voice blends pop, soul and jazz to create a sound that is nostalgic and fresh. Drawing inspiration from Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse and Adele, his music showcases a rich, genre-defying style. His plan to release two singles and work with a new producer and cowriters to continue developing his new sound. Pronouns: he/himInstagram alumni MaiMaiMaia South East MaiMaiMaia specialises in producing experimental electronic music. Her influences are varied, but mainly take inspiration from Detroit Techno, IDM, Ambient, Jungle, Hyperpop, BubblegumBass, Acid and Hardcore Techno with her own twists. T4T Records is a DIY Record label focusing on Trans music-makers and experimental music. With an event to celebrate the label launch, alongside an album release which I am in the final steps of completing. After gaining industry experience, Maia wishes to implement a co-operative business model for the label. Pronouns: she/herInstagram alumni makaya Scotland makaya is a multi-disciplinary artist, composer and writer based in Glasgow. Their work broadly explores the relationship between contemporary Black life and the archives of slavery and colonialism; working within the intersections of Black oral histories and Gaelic traditions they recontextualise folk songs, slave spirituals, and sean-nós in experimental timbres. With NextGen Fund support, they will finish recording a mixtape and develop a corresponding live performance of electronic experiments in drone folk - the songs draw on linkages between Irish and Jamaican folk histories, bringing these cultures together in experimental, electronic sonic landscapes. Pronouns: they/themInstagram alumni May0 West Midlands May0 is an Afrobeat artist with a love for storytelling. She uses singing and rap to express feelings and capture real-life experiences. 'UNiDAZE' is a collection of songs that takes the listener through the highs, lows and in-betweens of May0's university experience. Each song tells a story of lessons learned, defining moments, hard times, relationships, growth and self-discovery through the medium of Afrobeat music. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram alumni MIETTE. South East MIETTE. blends ethereal and industrial dance music, a hypnotic, gothic fusion of techno electronica that exists in the void between dark and light. His project 'FÊTEVERTIGO' is an immersive, ritualistic touring event blending music, performance, and visual art. A celebration of chaos and transcendence, it explores the relationship between body, sound, and spirituality, challenging norms and inviting audiences to lose themselves in the experience. Pronouns: he/himInstagram alumni Mistry South East Mistry blends soulful melodies with elements of Pop, Chilled Rap and Desi music, drawing from his South Asian heritage. He is aiming to release his third EP 'Growing Pains', songs based on the experience of a South Asian navigating their twenties, towards the end the year. Pronouns: he/himTikTokInstagram alumni Muckerhood Northern Ireland Derry-based Muckerhood is a solo music project in which Niall Grace writes, produces, stages, choreographs and performs tracks that together blend an eclectic mix of genres, from folk pop to electronic rock, whilst embracing local roots and local vocal sound, falling somewhere under the art rock sphere. Pronouns: he/himTikTokInstagram alumni Nailbreaker East Midlands Nailbreaker is a punk/rap/noise artist from Northamptonshire who has been independently touring and releasing music for the past five years. His new project will be the follow-up to his debut Nailbreaker album, 'Robert Knight Wine Cellar' released in November last year. This album aims to expand on the sounds and themes of the first, but with more professional recording. Pronouns: he/himInstagram alumni Numa North West Numa is a beatboxer based in Manchester specialising in Techno and Drum & Bass. His performances feature a 100% vocal EDM set. He has performed at major festivals, including Beat-Herder and Boomtown. He is currently working on an innovative one-hour beatboxing performance with an orchestra, crafting a powerful and dynamic storytelling experience. Pronouns: he/himInstagram alumni ONYINYÉ West Midlands ONYINYÉ is a singer and rapper who uses her artistry to speak about God, social, political injustice and more. 'Growing Pains' is an album that explores her experience of moving from Ireland to England, and going from a teenage girl to young adult, covering the difficulties and beauty of the process that many can relate to but rarely discuss - the fear of getting older. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram alumni PLASTYK West Midlands Karlie is a DJ and nightlife worker. She started DJing when she was very young and now runs several events and DJ in the London. The NextGen Fund supported event - PLASTYK - is a lesbian club night that is accessible and affordable, supporting the people at the intersection of queerphobic and transphobic structures in the UK. Pronouns: she/herInstagram alumni Rivkala North East Rivkala is a Manchester-born, North-East based vocalist, songwriter, pianist, bandleader, stylist, choreographer, artistic director and all-round showgirl, using music as a vessel for storytelling and social commentary, with a firm jazz, neo-soul rooting. Rivkala will be recording her second EP, titled 'Masquerades', which expands on the audio-visual world established in EP1, exploring themes of performance in everyday life. Pronouns: she/herTikTokInstagram alumni Ronn Greater London Ronn is a musician and composer from Hyderabad, India, with 2 BBC TV Show credits. He's currently pursuing Music at University of Westminster, London. Ronn specialises in rap, songwriting, and music production, and his voice reflects South Indian roots, expressed through Telugu language. He is working on a Telugu hip-hop album featuring artists from across India and the UK, blending regional and international languages and cultures into one musical journey. Each track transports listeners to a new Indian city, reflecting its unique vibe, slang, and musical influence, creating the sonic experience of an all-India tour. Pronouns: he/himTikTokInstagram alumni Roukaya B North West Roukaya B is a multifaceted creative, blending timeless soulful vocals with sultry melodies and a dynamic fashion sense. She fuses jazz, R&B and alternative styles. Her NextGen Fund project explores mental health, hypersensitivity, spirituality and the human voice as an instrument. It seeks funding to enhance current demos, collaborate with producers, engineers, videographers, producers and stylists and host a premier event. 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