Artist | Youth Music

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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