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For an outstanding live performance by an artist or group from a Youth Music-funded project. This can either be from an in-person or virtual gig.
Meet the winners...
The Spit Game
Rap Club Productions C.I.C., Kingdom – Levelling Up (London)
Spit Game is a collective of young creatives representing young Black London cultures. It features some of the most exciting rising talent in the UK, be they rappers, singers, producers, videographers, designers or DJs. They also bring in others from the rap community for cyphers. The project first came together for a cypher in October 2021, and from there grew into a series reaching millions of views and engagements. The aim is to be a leading voice in the culture - not just in the UK but beyond. The collective wants to elevate the voice and power of young Black talent.
Megan Black – Freedom Belongs to Him
Just Bee Productions, Enough Music (Scotland)
Scotland's 'Hippy-Dippy Drag Queen', Megan Black, first made waves in the Scottish music scene when shortlisted for BBC's Singer-Songwriter of the Year Award in 2019. She has since released a single which was claimed to be 'one of the top 5 singles of 2020'. Now having released her debut album 'Deadly is the Woman' in April this year, Megan holds nothing back: giving true exploitation of identity, sexuality, expression, love, loss, pain, and everything in between, and creating a powerful sonic bridge between her 70s influenced sound and contemporary views on feminism and the LGBTQ+ community.
Pennyblue - How Long
Romsey Mill, East of England
Pennyblue is the artist name for musical duo Sam and Niamh. They met 8 months ago through mutual friends and hit it off musically instantaneously. Both being singer-songwriters, their vocals and harmonies are beautiful to the ear. Their musical style is folk influenced and their song lyrics for two so young are sensitive and thought provoking. How Long is a reflection on tough times and the hope to move onto brighter, better days.
Youth Music Awards 2022
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Live Performance Award sponsored by Allianz Musical Insurance
For outstanding live performance by an act from a Youth Music project.
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