Breadcrumb Home Youth Music Awards Categories 2025 Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/categories-youth-music-awards-2025 Youth Music Awards 2025 Categories Your work deserves to be recognised—apply now to showcase your impact in the industry.Not sure if the awards are right for you? With 11 categories covering a wide range of talents and achievements, there’s something for everyone. Explore the criteria and past winners to see what’s been recognised before. Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/categories-youth-music-awards-2025 Youth Music Awards 2025 Categories Your work deserves to be recognised—apply now to showcase your impact in the industry.Not sure if the awards are right for you? With 11 categories covering a wide range of talents and achievements, there’s something for everyone. Explore the criteria and past winners to see what’s been recognised before. Category List Music Video AwardFor an outstanding music video by an artist or group involved in a Youth Music funded project.Lyricist AwardFor outstanding lyrics in an original track by an artist or group.Original Track Award (Solo)For an outstanding and track written and recorded by a solo artist.Original Track Award (Group)For an outstanding track written and recorded by a group (two or more people).Music Producer AwardFor outstanding technical skills in music production, engineering, mixing and/or mastering.Rising Star Award (Artist)For a rising musical group or solo artist that is making waves in the music industry.Rising Star Award (Industry)For a young person who is making waves in a behind-the-scenes role within the music industry.Young Leader AwardFor a young person (aged under 25) who has demonstrated great leadership skills as a project participant. If you are over 25, please apply for Inspirational Music Leader.Inspirational Leader AwardFor a music leader (aged 25+) who inspires project participants through their actions, creativity, determination, positivity, energy, selflessness or ability to overcome challenges. If you are aged under 25, please apply for Young Leader Award.Outstanding Project AwardFor a Youth Music funded project that pushes the boundaries to promote inclusive music-making. Please note that only organisations are eligible to apply for this category.Social Action AwardFor an individual, collective or project that has made an outstanding commitment to local community and/or social justice issues. Nominate Now for the Youth Music Awards 2025 Youth Music Awards The Youth Music Awards celebrates the most forward-thinking projects and people making, learning and earning in music. Read more Youth Music Awards 2024: Nominees and Sponsors Meet the nominees, winners and sponsors of the Youth Music Awards 2024. Read more Youth Music Awards 2023: Highlights Find out what went down the Youth Music Awards 2023, from red carpet guests to winners, performances and more. Read more
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Youth Music Awards 2023: Highlights Find out what went down the Youth Music Awards 2023, from red carpet guests to winners, performances and more. Read more