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Thrive programme
Funding young talent UK-wide
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Do you love making music?
Does money and other things hold you back?
A Young Sounds Award could help
You could get between £100 and £2,000 for your music.
And you'll join a community of talented young musicians from across the UK and get free musical opportunities and advice too.
How do I apply?
Scroll down and click the links below to find out about our Young Sounds Awards, and how you can apply today.
But first ...
Hear from past Award winners about their experience of applying to and being part of the Young Sounds UK (formerly AYM) Awards programme
Who can apply
Our key criteria are musical talent and financial need, meaning young musicians can apply without formal exams.
- We aren’t able to support beginner-level musicians.
- We can't accept applicants already in the Connect programme.
Am I eligible?
You can apply if:
- You're aged 5–17
- You're living and studying in the UK
- You're a musician (any genre)
- Your household income is under £40,000
If you've lived in the UK for fewer than three years
Living in the UK for fewer than three years?
One of these must apply:
- Resident in the British Islands for 3 years
- EEA/Swiss national (child of migrant worker)
- Refugee or child of a refugee
If none apply, please contact us.
Contact us
Contact our Thrive Programme Administrator:
- Email: Awards@youngsounds.org.uk
- Phone: 0300 302 0023
Young Sounds UK is the working name for Awards for Young Musicians. Registered charity. No. 1070994