Unlock £3,000 In The Latest Youth Music NextGen Fund Grants
This article explores the newly launched NextGen Fund grant by Youth Music, highlighting its purpose, eligibility criteria, and the opportunities it provides for emerging creatives in the music industry.
Youth Music’s NextGen Fund offers grants of up to £3,000 to support young musicians and creatives in developing creative projects. Applications are open from 10th January to 7th February 2025. The fund is available to creatives aged 18 to 25, with extended eligibility for disabled and neurodivergent individuals up to age 30. All applicants must be based in the UK.
The NextGen Fund is aimed at emerging creatives in the early stages of their careers, particularly those facing barriers to accessing industry resources, funding, and professional networks. It will support a wide range of roles in the music industry, including musicians, producers, engineers, DJs, managers, promoters, and more. The fund provides an opportunity to develop skills, expand networks, and bring ideas to life. Full details of eligibility requirements can be found here.
Starting in 2025, Youth Music has increased the maximum grant amount for the NextGen Fund from £2,500 to £3,000. It will also now operate two rounds per year, providing more support for emerging talent and more frequent opportunities to apply. Applicants who are unsuccessful in one round can immediately apply in the next, without any waiting periods.
Finally, the NextGen Fund remains an essential resource for young emerging creatives, offering support to those shaping the future of music. To find out more and apply, visit the Youth Music NextGen Fund Grant.
