Representing the future of music
The third annual Youth Music Awards, in association with Hal Leonard Europe, takes place on Wednesday 19 Oct 2022 at Troxy, London.
The Youth Music Awards celebrates the most forward-thinking projects and people making, learning and earning in music. They are open to anyone who has been directly funded via the NextGen Fund, or has taken part in a Youth Music funded project since January 2017. From artists and entrepreneurs to grassroots projects and young leaders, the event recognises an exciting range of trailblazers from across the scene.
The awards are judged by a panel of music industry figures and we have some serious money-can't-buy prizes for winners.
All shortlisted nominees will be invited to the event where the winners will be announced live, on Wednesday 19 October 2022 at Troxy, London.
The Awards are presented in association with Hal Leonard Europe, which is part of Hal Leonard, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of printed music and educational resources.
This year, we’re asking everyone to Tune In to new sounds, new opinions and the new future music industries. It’s a night to get young voices heard. And everyone should be listening.
Nominations for 2022 are now closed.
Award categories
Original Track Award (Solo) sponsored by TikTok
For a track written and recorded by a solo artist.
Original Track Award (Group) sponsored by Marshall Amplification
For a track written and recorded by a group (two or more people).
Rising Star Award (Artist) sponsored by Capitol Records
For a rising musical group or solo artist that is making waves in the music industry.
Rising Star Award (Industry) sponsored by Dr. Martens
For a young person who is making waves in a behind-the-scenes role within the music industry.
Inspirational Music Leader Award sponsored by The MU
For a music leader who inspires project participants through their actions, creativity, determination, positivity, energy, selflessness or ability to overcome challenges.
Young Leader Award sponsored by PPL
For a young person who has demonstrated great leadership skills as a project participant.
Outstanding Project Award sponsored by Levi's
For a Youth Music funded project that pushes the boundaries to promote inclusive music-making.
Music Producer Award sponsored by Amazon Music
For outstanding technical skills in music production, engineering, mixing and/or mastering.
Social Action Award sponsored by Hal Leonard Europe
For an individual, collective or project that has made an outstanding commitment to local community and/or social justice issues.
Lyricist Award sponsored by Spotify
For outstanding lyrics in an original track by an artist or group.
Music Video Award sponsored by YouTube
For an outstanding music video by an artist or group involved in a Youth Music-funded project.
Live Performance Award sponsored by Ticketmaster
For an outstanding live performance by an artist or group. This can either be from an in-person or virtual gig.
Judges
Entrants to the music categories will have their tracks heard by a judging panel of music industry figures, including Bicep, Mahalia, and many more.
Check out the first-wave of judges, with more to be announced later in the year.
"At Hal Leonard Europe we believe that every young person should have access to life-changing music making opportunities.
"We are very excited to support the Youth Music Awards, which will showcase the vital work that Youth Music does to make such opportunities happen, and celebrate excellence by young music-makers."
Tom Farncombe, Business Development Director, Hal Leonard Europe
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