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

05/11/2026

'TALENT WON'T GROW IF WE'RE NOT SHOWN'

Liverpudlian rapper KOJ opened the Youth Music Awards in association with Wingstop UK last week with a stunning video and original track titled 'Humble Abode', written exclusively for the event 🏆

The video acted as a rallying cry for better grassroots music support. It demonstrates the determination and perseverance KOJ has shown to his artistry despite the hurdles he and other young people continue to face, and highlights the ongoing regional disparity in the music industry 🎥

Produced by Tell Studio, the video was shot predominantly at the venue where the Awards took place, the stunning St George's Hall in Liverpool. It also features footage from some of Youth Music's funded partners from across Merseyside, including the Merseyside Youth Association, 20 Stories High, Rule of Threes, and Sound City.

Watch the video here and on our YouTube channel:

https://youtu.be/tH0o-SqX-XY?si=aDDM-nkKwlIj5sIF

28/10/2026

Congratulations to all the winners of the Youth Music Awards 2026 in association with Wingstop UK 🏆 ✨

Rising Star Award (Industry) sponsored by KickersUK: Rianne Lewis

Lyricist Award sponsored by PRS for Music: KOJ

Music Video Award supported by NOTION: Hillarynx

Music Producer Award supported by Elephant Music: IMVN

Original Track Award (Group) supported by Arts Council England: Trxth & RHIA

Original Track Award (Solo) sponsored by Skiddle: BEASTIE

Rising Star Award (Artist) sponsored by EMPIRE: Righteous Reck

Outstanding Project Award sponsored by Rocksteady Music School: Conscious Youth C.I.C

Social Action Award sponsored by Hal Leonard: TiPP

Young Leader Award sponsored by AQA: Ria Leah

Inspirational Music Leader Award sponsored by Musicians' Union: Abi Johnson

27/10/2026

Applying for our Recharge Fund: Racial Equity? There are still spaces available for our free online funding application workshops on 3 and 10 November!

The sessions will cover how to communicate your work clearly, demonstrate its impact and put together a strong funding application.

There’ll also be opportunities to share ideas, get feedback and develop skills you can use for future applications.

📅 3 & 10 November
💻 Online

Sign up:

This workshop will help build a clear narrative around your work before focusing on the mechanics of completing an application for Recharge

23/10/2026

New host vs Old host 😭

23/10/2026

Applications for the Youth Music Trailblazer Fund are now OPEN! ✅

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

Apply by 20 November https://bit.ly/4wlXW8s

21/10/2026

Hi! Our website is temporarily unavailable while we carry out an essential security update.

We're working to get everything back up and running as soon as possible.

If you need any help with our funding programmes, please email [email protected] or call 02079021060.

Thanks for bearing with us!

19/10/2026

Racial inequality in live music could be costing London up to £141 million a year.

New research by Black Lives in Music reveals the economic impact of cancellations, restrictions and licensing barriers disproportionately affecting Black and South Asian music events.

This important research by Black Lives in Music exposes how discrimination is holding back artists, grassroots venues and the wider music economy.

Read more about the REMEL report: https://blim.org.uk/report/remel-report/

16/10/2026

NEW FUND NOW OPEN: £2.4 million to support racial equity in the creative sector.

Black and Global Majority creatives make huge cultural and economic contributions, yet continue to face systemic barriers in the very sectors they’ve helped shape.

Our Youth Music Recharge Fund: Racial Equity aims to address these inequalities by investing in the resilience, development and wellbeing of organisations led by communities experiencing racial injustice.

The fund will provide up to £120,000 in core funding over four years to organisations working with children and young people across England, prioritising areas where investment and opportunities are limited.

🔗 Find out more: https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/funding/recharge-fund-racial-equity

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