Youth Music

Youth Music Equalising access to music. Registered charity number 1075032 / Limited company number 03750674

We believe that every young person should have the chance to change their life through music. Yet our research shows that many can’t because of who they are, where they’re from or what they’re going through. Our insights, influence and investment in grassroots organisations and to young people themselves means that more 0–25-year-olds from can make, learn and earn in music. Youth Music is a nation

al charity funded thanks to the National Lottery via Arts Council England, players of People's Postcode Lottery and support from partners, fundraisers and donors.

Trailblazer Fund applicants: we've updated our FAQs 📢 As part of this funding round we've made some small changes to the...
19/08/2026

Trailblazer Fund applicants: we've updated our FAQs 📢

As part of this funding round we've made some small changes to the Trailblazer Fund criteria. You can read about these changes and see more useful information about our funds in our latest FAQs.

You'll also find information about applying through our new funding system.

Read the updated FAQs: https://bit.ly/3RChaHJ

Deadline: 29 August, 5pm

The artists of tomorrow need support today.This month, you'll be able to donate to Youth Music when buying tickets throu...
12/08/2026

The artists of tomorrow need support today.

This month, you'll be able to donate to Youth Music when buying tickets through Ticketmaster United Kingdom.

Your donation will help young people across the UK access music-making opportunities, develop their talent and build brighter futures through music.

As conversations about social media bans continue, it's vital we talk about what young people are actually experiencing....
11/08/2026

As conversations about social media bans continue, it's vital we talk about what young people are actually experiencing.

Join us for an honest discussion on digital life, connection and the spaces where young people find community.

Last few places left! Register now: https://bit.ly/3T8l0sM

Applying to the Trailblazer Fund? Things may look a little different...We've moved to a new funding database, so you'll ...
11/08/2026

Applying to the Trailblazer Fund? Things may look a little different...

We've moved to a new funding database, so you'll notice some changes when you log in and complete your application.

We've updated our FAQs to help guide you through the process and answer common questions: https://bit.ly/3RChaHJ

⏰ Applications close at 5pm on 29 August.

Our Energiser Fund partners are helping children, families and young people connect through music, making and play.This ...
10/08/2026

Our Energiser Fund partners are helping children, families and young people connect through music, making and play.

This month, we’re sharing joyful updates from Made with Music Magic Acorns, TACO, The Spark Arts for Children and The Whitworth. With family singing, creative printmaking, dream-island building, rockstar storytelling and National Play Day celebrations taking place across local communities.

Find out more about the Energiser Fund: https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/funding/energiser-fund

Shout out to our funder Arts Council England, whose support makes the Energiser Fund possible.

We're looking for a NextGen Community Producer to grow and shape Youth Music's community of young creatives.If you're pa...
06/08/2026

We're looking for a NextGen Community Producer to grow and shape Youth Music's community of young creatives.

If you're passionate about creating opportunities, building connections and helping young people develop sustainable careers in music, we'd love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply now: https://webrecru.it/2dhKA0

Deadline: Thursday 20 August

What kind of organisations should apply for the Trailblazer Fund?✅ C.I.Cs, grassroots orgs, youth centres, music educati...
06/08/2026

What kind of organisations should apply for the Trailblazer Fund?

✅ C.I.Cs, grassroots orgs, youth centres, music education hubs & small charities
✅ Projects for 0-25s based in England
✅ Ideas that trial, sustain or disrupt

Find out more in our handy Q&A: https://bit.ly/4wlXW8s

Applications for the Youth Music Trailblazer Fund are OPEN! ✅Grants of £2,000 to £30,000 are available for grassroots or...
31/07/2026

Applications for the Youth Music Trailblazer Fund are OPEN! ✅

Grants of £2,000 to £30,000 are available for grassroots organisations in England running music projects for children and young people.

Apply by 28 August: https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/funding/i-need-funding/trailblazer-fund

The Trailblazer Fund has been made possible thanks to support from Arts Council England.

We’re hiring an Insights Officer 👋 Turn research, data and youth voice into insights that help shape fairer access to mu...
30/07/2026

We’re hiring an Insights Officer 👋

Turn research, data and youth voice into insights that help shape fairer access to music for young people across the UK.

You’ll collect and interpret evidence from our funding programmes, partnerships and research, transforming learning into clear, actionable stories of impact.

You’ll work across the organisation to turn learning into insight that helps us improve, share what works and influence change.

Applications close Monday 10 August.

Find out more and apply: https://webrecru.it/2329Hf

Check out our pick of the latest music industry opportunities for young creatives.Including...💰 Funding for Black artist...
27/07/2026

Check out our pick of the latest music industry opportunities for young creatives.

Including...
💰 Funding for Black artists from Creative Debuts.
🎉 $10k from Club Nothing to put on the ultimate party.
🎧 A&R academy with Punch Records.
🤝 Networking for Disabled, intersectional, independent artists by Good Energy PR.

Find these and more on our Opportunities Board: https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/community/opportunities

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