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Youth Music’s Elijah guest edits Resident Advisor
Youth Music Associate, Elijah, recently became the first ever Guest Editor of Resident Advisor magazine. Elijah has built a reputation for demystifying the music industries over the past year and the content secured him a four-feature series last month.
Reflections on Round 2 of the NextGen Fund
Thinking of making an application in the next round? If so, then this blog will help you work out whether to apply and how to increase your chance of success.
Our funded partner Reform Radio launches first ever daily morning show ‘The Get Up’
Looking for a new radio show to boost your morning mood? Tune in to Reform Radio's first ever morning show, 'The Get Up', hosted by Yelena Lashimba, who previously took part in Reform Radio's SoundCamp programme, funded by Youth Music.
Noods Radio hire interns to launch new record label using Youth Music funding
Noods Radio used Youth Music's Incubator Fund to invest in two interns who launched their new record label, Dummy Hand.
NextGen Fund recipient Charity Stow on pursuing a music career
NextGen fund recipient Charity Stow shares her journey so far as an independent artist, and what Youth Music funding has helped her with.
Kaleidoscope on creating roles that benefit young people and your music business
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne based artist management company and record label Kaleidoscope told us how they used Youth Music's Incubator Fund to invest in two interns to run a record label, and how bringing in new diverse talent benefitted the business.
NextGen Mai on paid experience and breaking into the music industry
Second year music student Mai has worked in several paid freelance roles for Youth Music. We caught up with her about how the experience has helped her gain skills and confidence to work in the music industry.
6 organisations tackling underrepresentation in the music industry
Check out some of the ways music industry organisations have used investment from the Youth Music Incubator Fund to open up career opportunities to young people who are underrepresented in the industry.
Age is just a number: Young people deserve pay parity
This Living Wage Week, our Chief Operating Officer Angela Linton shares her thoughts around the importance of paying people the real living wage.
Announcing our New Partnership with Turtle Bay
To kick off our new partnership with Turtle Bay, ten emerging creatives met with DJ and Capital Xtra Presenter, Shayna Marie, and Elijah, Youth Music NextGen Fund Project Lead and Founder of Butterz label. The group discussed building better networks in music, over delicious Caribbean inspired food at Turtle Bay in Brixton.
Pedestrian's Grime Opera is bringing in a new generation of classical musicians
NextGen Contributing Writer Lisa spoke with Hema (director of Pedestrian Leicester,) Tian (facilitator with Pedestrian and rapper) and Max Wheeler (composer) about their grime opera, and how it's making classical music more inclusive.
Reflections on Round 3 of the Incubator Fund and what's next
Find out more about how we made decisions on Round 3 of the Incubator Fund.
A night of hope at the Youth Music Awards 2021
NextGen Contributing Writer Phoebe Patrick shares her thoughts on the Youth Music Awards 2021 in association with Hal Leonard Europe.
YOUTH MUSIC NAME LIL NAS X “THIS GENERATION’S BOWIE”
Gen Z musicians are shaking up the music world by pushing boundaries and speaking up for the causes that matter.
Reflections on Round 1 of the NextGen Fund
Thinking of making an application in the next round? If so, then this blog will help you work out whether to apply and how to increase your chance of success.
Music-making projects supporting young people's mental health
Today on Youth Mental Health Day, find out about some of the music-making projects we invest in nationwide that have a positive impact on young people's mental health.
From Wallflower to Frontwoman
Lily Fontaine, front-woman of indie bands English Teacher and Eades, shares her personal experiences of coming up in the music industry, and how her health has impacted her.
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.
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.
Notion’s Managing Director on the future of music journalism
NextGen Writer Lydia Greatrix sat down over zoom with Nicholas Douglas, MD at Notion, to talk about the changing face of music journalism and hear his advice for young journalists starting out.
How we made our Incubator Fund Round 2 decisions
Thinking of making an application in the next round? If so, then this blog will help you work out whether to apply and how to increase your chance of success.
8 music-making projects supporting women and girls
Read about some of the incredible work organisations we fund are doing to support women and girls in music.
National Open Youth Orchestra member Oscar talks overcoming barriers to music education
Oscar is a 17-year-old pianist and percussionist from West Berkshire. He discusses the hurdles he has faced from a young age accessing music and how he overcame them to become a member of the highly regarded National Open Youth Orchestra.
What it’s like to graduate with a Music degree during a pandemic
Music business graduate Charlotte talks to friends about graduating during the pandemic in 2020, and what it's like to look for a job in the music industry right now.
Making music during the pandemic with Kids on the Green
15 year old Aiysha shares the creative work she's been doing with Kids On The Green (KOTG), an arts therapy fusion project based in West London, during the pandemic.
What it’s like to pursue a career in the music industry when you’re Disabled
Laura shares her personal experiences pursuing a career in the music industry, and how her disabilities have had an impact.
Sam Denniston, owner of Verdigris Management, on being Disabled in the music industry
“I have managed to do exactly what I wanted to do and I’m not a full able-bodied person firing on all cylinders. If that message could get out to anyone who needs it, that would be great."
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.
Students-turned-apprentices discuss their experiences with Youth Arts Charity Beat Routes
Based 20 miles outside London in Slough, the Youth Music funded Beat Routes project provides a space for the nurturing of artistically inclined youth. Next Gen Lily Fontaine spoke with two of their students-turned-apprentices about how working with and for the organisation has impacted their lives for the better.
Reflections on our first round of the Incubator Fund: Creating a strong proposal
Whilst we were thrilled with the positive reaction to our first round of the Incubator Fund, but the high number of applications we received made the decision-making a difficult job! Find out more about the common themes that emerged.
In conversation with CubsNoCap
Gloucester-based artist CubsNoCap discusses The Music Works’ UPSURGE programme, dropping his track Phoney, and the Gloucester music scene.
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.
Eskimoh, the 23-year-old music producer on her time with Music:Leeds
Next Gen Lily Fontaine spoke to upcoming, 23-year-old, electronic music producer Jessie Pigott, a.k.a. Eskimoh, about the support she’s received through Music:Leeds’s emerging-artist support programme, Launchpad in West Yorkshire.
Seshie - I AM NEXT, London
"Don’t be afraid to just do it. It’s better to fail than not try. I’ll always learn and get better."
Alexandra Ampofo - Women Connect, London
"Assistants, temps and interns should be recognised for their hard work: they deserve bonuses and perks just as much as anyone else."
Meet the music industry mentors supporting young professionals
Youth Music and Music Ally have joined forces to bring you the Music Ally Creative Entrepreneurship Programme - a certified remote learning programme for DIY artists and aspiring industry professionals to develop their understanding of the music business.
Connecting the police and young people through music - Pembe's story
Pembe was one of the first young people to join the Five O Band, a ground-breaking project run by The Crib in London which saw police officers and ‘at-risk’ young people form a band together.
10 year journey to becoming a music leader - Kallum's story
Kallum, 24, is a rapper from Cambridge who’s been taking part in music-making projects run by local youth charity Romsey Mill since he was 14.