the youth music nextgen fund

Youth Music

Deadline:

Nov. 15, 2024

Deadline:

Nov. 15, 2024

Rewards:

Type:

Grant or Stipend

Fees:

Artistic fields:

Sound Art

Overview

The Youth Music NextGen Fund is for early-stage musicians and music adjacent creatives to invest up to £2,500 in their own projects and make their ideas happen. The fund is especially aimed at those whose lack of finance holds them back from pursuing their goals.

It’s open to d/Deaf, Disabled, or Neurodivergent creatives up to 30 years old, as the impact of barriers they face in the industries impacts them further into their careers. We welcome applications from Singers, Rappers, Songwriters, Producers, DJs to A&Rs, Managers, Promoters and Agents, right through to roles that have yet to be defined.

The Next Gen Fund intends to help young people build confidence in applying for funding, project planning and execution. We especially would like to hear from people who have never applied for funding before. It is unlikely that we’ll prioritise your application if you’ve already received significant financial support for your work (for example through an Arts Council or a PRS Foundation grant).

We have 3 rounds of funding a year, so if you aren't ready yet, there will be opportunities to apply in the future! You can engage in our workshops and support without applying to this round. We will be running a series of workshops that will stimulate ideas, give you more information about the current and future of the industries and help you with budgeting your project. Everyone who submits a project idea will get some feedback, even if they don’t get funded.

NextGen Fund Round 8