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Photo Diary: ALT BLK ERA Take Glastonbury

Youth Music NextGen Fund artists, ALT BLK ERA, brought their empowering nu-metal sounds to Glastonbury with Earache Records.

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8 Music-Making Projects Supporting Women and Girls

Read about some of the incredible work organisations we fund are doing to support women and girls in music.

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10 Years of Support: Youth Music and Players of the People's Postcode Lottery

Youth Music CEO, Matt Griffiths, reflects on 10 years of support from players of the People's Postcode Lottery.

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Being Energised by the Early Years

It's time to invest in the creative power of our babies and toddlers. That's why we have launched our new Energiser Fund, to celebrate and energise creative practice with 2-4-year-olds.

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Meet Our New Ambassadors

GRAMMY Award winning artist Eve, chart-topping singer-songwriter MNEK and BBC Radio 1 presenter Jess Iszatt have been announced as our new Ambassadors.

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Pedestrian's Grime Opera is Bringing in a New Generation of Classical Musicians

NextGen writer Lisa spoke with Hema (director of Pedestrian Leicester,) Tian (facilitator with Pedestrian and rapper) and Max Wheeler (composer) about their grime opera, and how it's making classical music more inclusive. 

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Catalyser Fund

Grants between £30,001 and £300,000 to organisations in England to help equalise access to music for marginalised young people (aged 0 to 25). A two-stage application with one funding round per year. 

Funding round opens 01/05/2026

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Acknowledgements

Celebrating the collaboration, passion, and commitment behind Musical Development Matters and the Tri-Music Together project.

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Energiser Fund

Offered grants of up to £120,000 to organisations in England to celebrate and energise creative practice with 2-4-year-olds. Delivery runs until 2027, sign-up to our mailing list to stay up to date with the learning from this work. 

Funding round opens 03/09/2025

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Application Access Fund

If you identify as Disabled and need further support to make an application to Youth Music, you can apply to our Access Fund. 

Funding round opens 03/09/2025

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Youth Voice Hub

Explore tools to amplify youth voice! Help young people thrive and make your organisation more impactful, credible, and connected. This is also Pillar 6 in the IDEA Pillars.

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5 Tips for Beginner Guitarists

Discover 5 essential tips for beginner guitarists to build a strong foundation, stay motivated, and avoid common mistakes. Start your guitar journey the right way!

Access Fund FAQs

Check out frequently asked questions around applying for the Youth Music Access Fund.

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Charanga YuStudio

Unleash creativity with Charanga YuStudio! Youth Music-funded partners get free access to this innovative music-making platform, designed to inspire young talent.

 

 

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Trailblazer Fund

Grants of £2,000 to £30,000 to organisations in England to help equalise access to music for marginalised young people (aged 0 to 25). A one stage application with three funding rounds per year. 

Funding round opens 01/08/2025

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Youth Music Awards 2024: Nominees and Sponsors

Meet the nominees, winners and sponsors of the Youth Music Awards 2024.

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L C Y's Advice for Emerging Artists

DJ, producer and record label owner L C Y who shares their advice for emerging creatives starting out in the music industries today.

VIP Studio Sessions - reflections on the last year

Discover how VIP Studio Sessions transforms music-making for Youth Music-funded projects, breaking barriers and boosting creativity.

 

 

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Inside the Music Industry

Our three-part YouTube series, Inside the Music Industry, sees young creatives sit down with professionals working in the industry to discuss their jobs, and share advice on how to get your foot in the door.

Taking Projects Online: Practical advice on using VIP Studio Sessions to support your digital work

Explore how VIP Studio Sessions can help you run online music projects, mentor young people remotely, and build a vibrant digital music community.

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