For 25 years, we've supported talented young people from low income families, helping them to overcome financial and social barriers. Whatever the genre or style, our programmes help young musicians from across the UK to fulfil their musical potential.
Whether funding instruments, lessons or transport, expanding their musical networks or giving them opportunities to perform, we do everything we can to give individual support to young people in need.
Our programmes not only sustain musical journeys, we also help others to identify and nurture talent wherever they find it.
AYM are a proud member of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio of funded organisations for 2023-2026 and one of eight new National Youth Music Organisations.
We’re excited to announce that we’re once again taking part in The Big Give 2023 Christmas Challenge! Donations made to our appeal from 12 noon on Tuesday 28 November to 12 noon Tuesday 5 December will be doubled! In 2023 we want to help more young musicians through the Awards Programme. One donation, twice the impact! Will you help us and give talent a chance?
We support talented young musicians from low-income families throughout the UK, helping them to overcome financial and social barriers in their musical journeys.
Offering individual support to young people, our programmes sustain young people's musical progress and help teachers identify and nurture talent wherever they find it.
AYM is a charity. Donations of time, effort and financial contributions from funders, donors and supporters are what keep us going.
We’ve established a network of experts across the music education sector in England. We’re calling them ‘Connectors’ and their role is to connect young people and families with musical opportunities and information.
Giving teachers the tools they need to identify those with talent and potential, especially in whole class or larger group settings. Available via Music Hubs, Multi Academy Trusts, individual schools and other organisations.
Our financial support is available to young musicians until they turn 18, however that's not necessarily the end of the journey. We love to stay connected with our Alumni and many go on to to be involved in other AYM events and programmes.
"In the 20+ years since AYM's founding, when I became its very first Patron, much has changed in music education. AYM has changed too, and is now a significant player in the sector, where it focuses on those most in need. This work is made possible thanks to the ever-growing support of donors and funders across the UK. Sadly AYM's help is now needed more than ever as the arts are increasingly sidelined in schools and music funding constantly threatened.
I'm extremely proud of the transformative difference our charity has made to so many young people's musical future."
Sir Simon Rattle OM CBE
Founding Patron
Photographer: Oliver Helbig
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