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Spotify Partners With Youth Music to Launch Fund Supporting Grassroots Youth Spaces

The Spotify and Youth Music Fund aims to preserve and protect at-risk spaces for children and young people experiencing challenging circumstances.

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5 projects innovating music-making with children under 5

Discover 5 innovative music projects transforming early childhood development across the UK, from boosting babies' mental health to creating magical musical spaces.

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Ensuring Every Child’s Right to Music

Music education is crucial for children, but access is unequal. Our SONG report calls for action to ensure all children benefit.

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Parent Spotlight: Supporting Young People with Additional Needs in Music

Shirley and Oscar share how music transforms lives through tailored sessions and innovation.

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Department for Education national conversation on the curriculum and assessment system

Join the national conversation on curriculum and assessment reform led by the Department for Education.

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New Report Highlights Potential of Singing to Impact on Wellbeing of Young Refugees

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Youth Music Makes Music Possible at Early Years Sessions

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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. 

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NextGen Community Event: How to Grow Your Community As a Young Creative

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.

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Circle Of Light record their 5th album!

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The Accessible Future of Festivals

Rising costs and accessibility barriers are making festivals less inclusive. We explore five key changes that could make them fairer, safer, and open to all.

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COL Mentors Share Creative Skills With Shug Studios

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Resources and support during current racism and violence in UK

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Racism and Violence in the UK: A Message From Our CEO

A statement from our CEO regarding the recent violence in the UK.

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Free youth tickets offer: BREATHE UK Tour

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Communicate through sound - Summer Report 2024

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Announcing the 11 Recipients of the Youth Music Energiser Fund

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Decolonising the Music Curriculum

This is how the Youth Music team is exploring how to decolonise language and the music curriculum.

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Wonderfall: Why Is the North Facing a Drop in Musicality?

The North of England has produced incredible talent that has significantly influenced not only music, but popular culture, globally. From The Beatles, Oasis, Corrine Bailey Rae and, more recently, Youth Music Awards winner English Teacher, some of Britain’s most-loved bands and artists hailed from the North. 

However, our new research has painted a stark picture of the current state of musicality in the north of England. 

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YM Incubator Fund enables new era for COL studio

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New Research Reveals Once Legendary Northern Music Scene Could Lose Its Musical Powerhouse Status

The North of England has produced incredible talent that has significantly influenced not only music, but popular culture, globally. From The Beatles to Oasis, Corrine Bailey Rae and, more recently, Youth Music Awards winners, English Teacher, some of Britain’s most-loved bands and artists hailed from the North. 

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Level 4 Certificate for Music Educators open for applications

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