Youth Music

Grassroots music projects are empowering young creatives across the UK, nurturing the next generation of diverse talent. These vibrant spaces are where future stars are born, and with the right support, they’ll continue to thrive. Now is the time to celebrate and invest in the grassroots, ensuring a bright and inclusive future for music. Watch the opening film from the Youth Music Awards 2024 in association with Hal Leonard Europe #YMAs24

An Introduction to YuStudio DAW with Max Wheeler. Max will also be joined by All Star Ents as well as youth organisation, MEG from Atlanta, Georgia. Tues 21st Jan, 11am-12pm. Sign-up: https://bit.ly/3ZVux7d

In 25 years, we have invested £263,057,333 in grassroots organisations and young creatives 🚀 Help us secure the future of music for the next generation, ensuring that all young people have the opportunity to improve their lives through music. https://lnkd.in/enEMw44s

"Musicians need support, they need money, they need advice, and they need help they’re not getting right now." Lleo. Young musicians like Madi Saskia and Lleo have opened up about the mental health struggles they face, from online trolling to the challenges of pursuing a music career without proper support. In a powerful new podcast with Jameel Shariff, and shared by BBC News, they talk about the reality of being an up-and-coming artist, breaking down taboos, and how Youth Music is working to create change. https://lnkd.in/ekgrEcNk

We’re building a fairer, more inclusive music industry. Our Industry Connect report exposes the barriers young creatives face. It's time to take action - join the coalition. Together, we can open doors for young creatives and build a stronger future for the next generation of talent. Join us: https://lnkd.in/gbYiXVHC

Announcing our #OnesToWatch: 25 for 2025 🤩 If you didn't already know these up-and-coming artists, it's time to get to know... This year, we have partnered with WINGSTOP UK (Lemon Pepper Holdings Ltd) to further invest in the Youth Music NextGen Fund, breaking down barriers for even more young artists and creatives across the nation. Check out the full list: https://lnkd.in/eBhy5F94

🚀 Introducing Industry Connect! 🚀 Launching today, our landmark report aims to break down barriers for young creatives entering the music industry. We're calling for the first-ever cross-industry coalition to revolutionise access to music and bridge the gap from learning to earning. The comprehensive study identifies the issues faced by young people entering the music industry and the significant gaps in the current provisions in music education. Conducted by independent researchers Kate McBain (BIMM University) and Dan Tsu (Lyrix Organix), the study consulted 280 people from 200 organisations, and 50 young creatives across the UK. Find out more and download the full report: https://lnkd.in/eicVMwX6

For our final NextGen Community event of the year, we joined forces with Levi Strauss & Co. and YGN (YOUNG GUNS NETWORK) for a free event on the power of brand partnerships and personal branding in today’s creative landscape. We've rounded up the advice from our expert panel about how young creatives can forge meaningful brand collaborations and develop their own unique identity. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ey_hQYAx

Big news 📣 We’re partnering with Spotify to save 15 grassroots youth spaces across the UK. This initiative will provide essential resources to sustain spaces where young people gather, create, and engage in music and other forms of artistic expression - especially in underserved communities. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eRUVdwuk

💿 614 releases 🎵 269 genres ✅ 104 NextGen creatives funded 💰 £252,942 invested And that's just in the last 12 months 🤩 The Youth Music NextGen Fund supports the future of the music industries. Whether you're a singer, rapper, A&R, event promoter, producer, or want to start your own music platform, we're helping young creatives bring their ideas to life 🚀 Find out more about the NextGen Fund: https://lnkd.in/ejDbC9b Assets by NextGen Graphic Designer Ruby Usiskin