NextGen Fund

The Youth Music NextGen Fund offers emerging creatives grants of up to £3,000 to make their ideas happen. This funding is designed to support early-stage musicians and music-adjacent creatives, helping young people invest in themselves, develop their skills, and bring their creative ideas to life. The fund targets 18-25-year-olds, or 18-30-year-olds who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled, or Neurodivergent, who have never received funding before, face significant barriers to further their careers, and are in early career stages. Youth Music is committed to offering a clear and accessible grant making process, with additional access support available for applicants who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled, or neurodivergent, including an application access fund of up to £350 and personal access costs on top of the grant. The fund operates on a rolling basis with multiple application rounds throughout the year.