Incubator Fund
Grants of £5,000 to £30,000 are available to businesses, collectives, and not-for-profits working in the music industries.
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11 tips for making music online with young people
NextGen writer Lisa spoke to Lucy, project lead at Brighter Sound, about their top tips for running music projects online, and making sure everyone can participate.
5 ways to make your music project more appealing to young people
Carli, a freelance assessor on Youth Music's Incubator Fund, shares her personal experiences breaking into the music industry, and her tips for making a music project appealing to young people.
Youth Music kickstarter interns
We're recruiting for two kickstarter intern roles in Marketing and Administration. Find out more about the roles and how to apply.
Find out what's on at Soho Music Month
Soho Music Month is a free music and culture festival across July. Even better, Youth Music is the official charity partner. Find out what's on.
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Reshape Music report
Our report sets out the significant barriers faced by Disabled musicians to access music education and music-making.
5 projects innovating music-making with children under 5
If you thought the Early Years was all about singing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ and Nursery Rhymes, prepared to be surprised. Check out some of the exciting work taking place across the country.
Sing our Story: The community music project bringing families together
Next Gen Lily Fontaine spoke to Beata, mother to four-year-old Alex, about how making a song together has changed their relationship for the better.
Making an album in lockdown: Circle of Light
Nottingham based project Circle of Light took 2020 by storm with a new album, recorded and produced during lockdown. Hear from six of their participants about their time on the project.
Volunteer-turned-Music Leader, Shannon, discusses working at Action on Disability
Next Gen Lily Fontaine spoke to Shannon, long-time volunteer turned music leader about her experience with Action on Disability.
6 grassroots organisations supporting LGBTQ+ young people through music
As Pride month comes to an end, take a look at some of the organisations we invest in that support LGBTQ+ young people all year round.
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Work in music education? Looking for funding?
Visit the Youth Music Network - our online community for everyone whose work involves making music with children and young people.
Youth Music is a national charity funded thanks to the National Lottery via Arts Council England, players of People's Postcode Lottery and support from partners, fundraisers and donors.