The Youth Music Awards is the biggest night in grassroots music, and for the past six years we have celebrated in London. However, 86% of our funding goes outside of the capital, equalising access to music for thousands of young people across the UK. So, we know how important and culturally relevant other regions across the UK are. That's why, in 2026, the Youth Music Awards is coming to the North-West. We can't wait to join our community there to celebrate the projects and people from across the region and beyond, in one of the world's most loved music cities.     

The Youth Music Awards 2026 are open to anyone who has been directly funded via the NextGen Fund or has taken part in a Youth Music funded project since January 2021.

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Video Editor

We’re looking for a creative video editor to help bring the Youth Music Awards 2026 to life on screen.

You’ll craft bold, engaging videos announcing nominees and celebrating the projects, people and partners shaping grassroots music. Working with our agency partner, Tell Studio, you’ll edit dynamic content using provided footage with mentoring and feedback from experienced industry professionals along the way.

This is a paid freelance opportunity for an early career editor looking to build experience and get their work seen across Youth Music channels. You’ll need a strong eye for pacing, confidence using industry standard software, and a love of music and culture.

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Youth Music Awards 2026

The Youth Music Awards 2026 will celebrate the people and projects making sure that future is more diverse, more inclusive and more creative. 

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