Youth Music

Music Video Award sponsored by YouTube

For an outstanding music video by an artist or group involved in a Youth Music-funded project.

Young Leader Award sponsored by Clintons

For a young person who has demonstrated great leadership skills as a project participant. If you work on the project, please apply for the Inspirational Music Leader.

Social Action Award 2023 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.

Inspirational Music Leader Award sponsored by the MU

For a music leader who inspires young people in music through their actions, creativity, determination, positivity, energy, selflessness or ability to overcome challenges.

Rising Star Award (Industry) sponsored by Songkick

For a young person from a Youth Music funded project who is making waves in a behind-the-scenes role within the music industry. This can include artist managers, event coordinators, sound technicians, promoters, agents, etc.

Original Track Award (Group) sponsored by Marshall Amplification

For a track written and recorded by a group (two or more people) from a Youth Music-funded project.

Youth Music Quality Framework

The quality framework can be used by anyone leading a music-making session with children and young people - it’s designed to be flexible and can be used in planning and reflection sessions, for peer observations, as an evaluation tool, or as part of your organisational training and induction.

Lyricist Award sponsored by PRS for Music

For outstanding lyrics in an original track 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 from a Youth Music-funded project. This can either be from an in-person or virtual gig.

Rising Star (Artist) Award sponsored by Dr. Martens

For a rising musical group or solo artist that is making waves in the music industry.

Music Producer Award sponsored by Amazon Music

For outstanding technical skills in music production, engineering, mixing and/or mastering.

Outstanding Project Award sponsored by TikTok

For a Youth Music funded project that pushes the boundaries to promote inclusive music-making.

Celebrating Grassroots Music: Highlights from the Youth Music Awards 2024

Taking place at London’s Troxy and welcoming over 600 excited guests, the fifth annual award ceremony was all about celebrating grassroots music.

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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.

Give a Gig Week 2023: Tia Kofi

Pop singer-songwriter and producer, Tia Kofi, headlined Moth Club on night two of Give a Gig Week, with support from Jason Patel and Queer House Party.

Give a Gig Week 2023: Jordan Stephens

Singer-songwriter Jordan Stephens closed Give a Gig Week 2023. Support came from Youth Music NextGen Fund artist Pritt, and punk rap artist, psykhi.

Give a Gig Week 2023: Hamzaa

Singer-songwriter Hamzaa headlined the first night of Give a Gig Week, with support from Youth Music NextGens, EVA and Jasmine Rowland.

NextGen Creatives sponsored by Live Nation

As part of the Youth Music Awards, we offer 18-25 year old creatives paid opportunities to work on the event, alongside a team of experienced professionals.

Social Action Award 2024 sponsored by Hal Leonard Europe