Tweets about arts & culture, Walthamstow & greyhounds (not necessarily in that order and mainly greyhounds). Sometimes takes photos. Head of Grants @youthmusic
We're excited to reveal the 11 recipients of our unique £1.5million Energiser Fund, dedicated to pre-school creativity.
Thanks to @ace_national for making this fund possible.
Read the full announcement: https://t.co/FdiP36qvRd
Nominations for the Youth Music Awards 2025 in association with @HalLeonardEUR are now OPEN ✅ #YMAs25
Find out more and nominate now: https://t.co/Ah1sii3LNV
All I want for Christmas is Alt Text 🎁
Please consider adding Alt Text to your social media posts. It's simple step that helps make your content accessible for all, here's an example of great Alt Text. ⭐️
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Launching today, our Industry Connect report report aims to break down barriers for young creatives entering the music industry.
We're calling for a cross-industry coalition to revolutionise access to music and bridge the gap from learning to earning 🚀
https://t.co/KJYMo9P2FW
If you work in the cultural sector with children aged 0-5 and their families (or want to), we want to hear from you about your training and development needs!
Take our survey in partnership with @ace_national, @nesta_uk, @artfund and @YouthMusic here 👇
https://t.co/WrFc4dWkta
"If you don’t know the roots, you’re not going to grow."
BBC News spoke with #YMAs24 winners and nominees about the need for schools to put more of a focus on Black British music and its history.
https://t.co/yzW7Uhj4eZ
The Trailblazer Fund is now open for applications ✅
Grants of £2,000 - £30,000 are available for innovative organisations in England that help young people to make, learn, and earn in music.
Apply by Friday 22 November: https://t.co/G7lKozVad5
This person thinks he loves opera, but is precisely the kind of smug, self-delighted dimwit doing it the most harm. I went to the Eras tour AND Glyndebourne this year and they were both fucking amazing. It’s not a fucking competition, you tedious snob. Opera and Swift for all!
Just finished our first two days with our fellow learning community for the @YouthMusic#Energiser Thanks to @GroundswellArts Follow us or @LizClarkDance for updates on what we’re learning!
🌟 The nominees are here! 🌟
We’re excited to announce that 41 incredible artists, projects, and creatives have been selected as nominees across 11 categories for this year’s Youth Music Awards in association with @HalLeonardEUR 🏆 #YMAs24
https://t.co/oil319zijF
🎤 Announcing the performers for the #YMAs24 in association with @HalLeonardEUR! 🎶
We’re thrilled to reveal this year’s line-up, sponsored by @ticketmasteruk — showcasing the next generation of incredible grassroots talent.
Find out more: https://t.co/j6i4s3ATdg
Announcing the first ever winner of the Grassroots Hero Award... @jordanfstephens 🏆 #YMAs24
Jordan has been a long-time supporter of the grassroots music scene, championing those often overlooked or underrepresented.
Read more: https://t.co/KwL15c6igj
With a funding crisis threatening the arts, our mission is more crucial than ever.
Over the past 25 years, we have supported 3M+ young people and invested £263M in grassroots organisations.
Help us secure the future of music for the next generation: https://t.co/pjYs9s4VN0
From jungle to grime, UK garage to Afroswing, Black British music has shaped the world. So why isn’t it in classrooms?
@RemiFairweather Chair of our IDEA Working Group, calls for faster progress in decolonising the music curriculum.
https://t.co/kvXxfkoPUH
47% of musical pre-schoolers are making music on phones or tablets, according to our SONG report 📱 🎶
We urge the government, parents, and schools to consider controlled digital device use to equalise music-making opportunities for the next generation.
https://t.co/8HFj73TwjB
New Exchanging Notes learning session!
Thurs 12 Sep 11am-12pm.
Join us for a discussion reflecting on the national consultation aimed at enhancing industry access and pathways for young creatives.
https://t.co/5LzH5RnoNc
Safeguarding standards are key to securing funding 🔑
Read our latest blog to ensure your project’s practices are up to scratch before you apply to our Trailblazer Fund: https://t.co/WMeLEFiUv2