Youth Music Awards 2024
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Black History Month: Soundtrack of My Life
As part of our commissions for Black History Month 2024, Youth Music NextGen writer Natalia Leoni reflects on her evolving connection to her Jamaican heritage through music.
NextGen Fund Round Nine Recipients
Announcing the recipients of the ninth round of the Youth Music NextGen Fund: 33 young creatives bringing their ideas to life with a grant of up to £2,500.
Jordan Stephens Announced as First Ever Grassroots Hero Award Winner
Artist, author and actor, Jordan Stephens has been named the winner of the brand-new Grassroots Hero Award ahead of the Youth Music Awards 2024.
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Black History Month: Soundtrack of My Life
As part of our commissions for Black History Month 2024, Youth Music NextGen writer Natalia Leoni reflects on her evolving connection to her Jamaican heritage through music.
Nominees and Sponsors for the Youth Music Awards 2024
Discover the nominees, sponsors and categories for the Youth Music Awards 2024 in association with Hal Leonard Europe.
Black History Month: The Evolution of Afrobeats and Its Impact on the Next Generation of Music
Youth Music NextGen writer Elizabeth Oyetunji explores the history of Afrobeats and the lasting impact the genre has had on contemporary music.
NextGen Fund Round Nine Recipients
Announcing the recipients of the ninth round of the Youth Music NextGen Fund: 33 young creatives bringing their ideas to life with a grant of up to £2,500.
Kent Album Project: Amplifying Young Voices
The Kent Album Project, led by Square Pegs Arts, captures the spirit of Kent and Medway through the voices and talents of young autistic, learning-disabled, and neurodivergent individuals.
Black History Month: Why We Need More Diversity in Music Journalism
Youth Music NextGen writer Amelia Fearon investigates the lack of diversity and equal opportunities in music journalism and the impact on the next generation.
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