Youth Music Awards 2024
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No Grass Without Roots
The past two Mercury Prize wins highlight the crucial role grassroots music plays in shaping the future of the industry. It’s time to stand up for grassroots youth and community music.
Decolonising the Music Curriculum
From jungle to grime, UK garage to Afroswing, Black British music has shaped the world. So why isn’t it in classrooms? Remi Fairweather Stride, Chair of our IDEA Working Group, calls for faster progress in decolonising the music curriculum.
Tablets and Tambourines: Technology Equalises Access for Early Years Children
We're inviting the government, parents and schools to consider the controlled use of digital devices in order to equalise access to music making for the next generation.
The Plugin Project: Music For Mental Health
The Plugin Project, led by Quench Arts, set out to support vulnerable young mental health inpatients in Birmingham and Coventry, building their self-esteem, and express their feelings & emotions through music.
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No Grass Without Roots
The past two Mercury Prize wins highlight the crucial role grassroots music plays in shaping the future of the industry. It’s time to stand up for grassroots youth and community music.
Decolonising the Music Curriculum
From jungle to grime, UK garage to Afroswing, Black British music has shaped the world. So why isn’t it in classrooms? Remi Fairweather Stride, Chair of our IDEA Working Group, calls for faster progress in decolonising the music curriculum.
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.
How to Grow Your Community as a Young Creative in Music
We've rounded up expert advice on how to network and build a community, from our panel of music industry insiders at our NextGen Community event in Glasgow.
Opportunities Board
Discover early stage jobs in the music industry, as well as opportunities to perform, develop skills and gain experience.
Wonderfall: Why Is the North Facing a Drop in Musicality?
Our new research has painted a stark picture of the current state of musicality in the north of England. We explore why young people are feeling a disconnect when it comes to making music.
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.
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