• Awarding Body: Youth Music
  • Eligibility Criteria: Individuals
  • Eligibility Notes: Musicians, Producers, Engineers, DJs, MCs, Rappers, Songwriters. Managers, Promoters, A&Rs, Agents. Activists and campaigners who are transforming the music industries.
  • Closing Date: 09/26/2025
  • Further Info: https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/funding/i-need-funding/nextgen-fund

This fund is designed to help emerging artists and professionals develop the
skills needed to participate in the fast-moving music industries. Modern
creatives are having to be more versatile than ever, and we want to see young
people challenging themselves to adapt to the modern climate. This could be
developing skills like video editing, graphic design or coding alongside their
artistic venture.

You can apply to develop a project that you can run and deliver mostly yourself.

As well as funding time for you to pursue your idea, Youth Music can also cover costs linked to:

  •  Career development – Training, Mentoring and Networking.
  • Audience development – Marketing and Promotion.
  • Equipment and Software
  • Business development – Administration costs such as Insurance and
    fees.