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Black History Month: Content Pitches Wanted

Youth Music is looking for Black History Month content pitches from young writers, photographers, and content creators.

Are you a creative based in the UK and aged between 18-25 (up to 30 if d/Deaf, neurodiverse or Disabled)? 

We are commissioning website and social media content for Black History Month and want to hear from you!

What to pitch:

We are interested in thoughtful Black History Month focused personal essays, cultural observation pieces, and content with musical angles on topics that affect young people.

  • Would you like to share your experience of being a Black artist/creative?
     
  • Do you want to explore a piece of Black musical history that has impacted/inspired you as a young person?
     
  • Is there a Black British artist you admire, or who has influenced you?

Send us your pitches!

How to pitch:

Please complete our short application form by answering the following questions:

  • Be specific but brief. In a few paragraphs, tell us exactly what it is you want to pitch and why. Give us your focus, angle, or argument.
     
  • Share links or clippings of your previous work - this can be articles published on other platforms, TikTok or YouTube videos, relevant university/college essays, personal blog posts. 
     
  • Lastly - tell us a bit about you and why you would be best placed to speak on this topic.

Fee: £150.

Deadline for pitches: 6pm, Wednesday 18 September 2024.