Youth Music has launched a £2million fund with the help from People’s Postcode Lottery to promote the diversity in the music industry. Puza Snigdha reports.
Following the new report about the future of Youth Music, the national charity has announced their plans for their new Incubation Fund. The fund will offer grants of up to £30,000 to support the careers of 18- 25 years old people across two years.
The fund also aims to inspire music companies and organizations to support and give chances to newcomers in the music industry.
Matt Griffiths, CEO of Youth Music, has said: “The existing music industry model is broken and there’s a new one up for grabs,”
He added: “We must use the upheaval and challenges of 2020 as a springboard to hit reset on the music industry and fling open the doors. There’s never been a better time to map and follow a blueprint for the future and priorities what’s truly important.”
“Music has always been a force for inclusion and revolution, helping us imagine a better future. This seminal moment presents us with a real opportunity to not only reflect but to act. We know there’s a deep desire for transformation across the grassroots of the music industries. By working together, individually and collectively, we can create the change that’s being loudly called for.”
The UK government announced on July 5 that the UK’s arts, culture and heritage industries will get £1.57 billion support from the Government to beat the impact of the coronavirus. They will get music venues, independent cinemas, museums, galleries, theaters and heritage sites with emergency grants and loans.
