Awards Programme

Through the Awards Programme, we support over 300 young instrumentalists, songwriters, composers and producers each year, with funding and other help to develop their musical potential. 

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The biggest obstacle for many talented young musicians is a simple lack of money. They have the talent, they have the drive, but developing their musical potential can be an expensive endeavour. At AYM, we’re here to change that.

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We offer up to £100,000 in grants each year to exceptional young musicians whose families are on a lower income. We provide flexible funding towards musical costs (like tuition, instrument costs or travel) plus individual support to cater to personal circumstances. This could be anything from mentoring and workshops with professional musicians, the chance to observe them perform, free tickets to concerts and performance opportunities.

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Our Awards programme is both inclusive and means-tested, allowing young people to get the right level of support based on their own circumstances. Our key criteria are musical talent and financial need, meaning whatever genre the musician plays, they can prove their eligibility without having to have taken formal exams.

The biggest obstacle for many talented young musicians is a simple lack of money. They have the talent, they have the drive, but developing their musical potential can be an expensive endeavour. At AYM, we’re here to change that.

We offer up to £100,000 in grants each year to exceptional young musicians whose families are on a lower income. We provide flexible funding towards musical costs (like tuition, instrument costs or travel) plus individual support to cater to personal circumstances. This could be anything from mentoring and workshops with professional musicians, the chance to observe them perform, free tickets to concerts and performance opportunities.

Our Awards programme is both inclusive and means-tested, allowing young people to get the right level of support based on their own circumstances. Our key criteria are musical talent and financial need, meaning whatever genre the musician plays, they can prove their eligibility without having to have taken formal exams.

The Awards

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Our main Awards are called Robert Lewin Scholarships. These Awards are named after the man upon whose legacy AYM was founded back in 1998.  We also offer a number of special named Awards each year which are funded by private individuals or in partnership with other trusts and organisations.

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Hear from one of our Award Winners about the impact the Awards Programme has had on her musical development and the opportunities it has given.

The Awards

Our main Awards are called Robert Lewin Scholarships. These Awards are named after the man upon whose legacy AYM was founded back in 1998.  We also offer a number of special named Awards each year which are funded by private individuals or in partnership with other trusts and organisations.

Hear from one of our Award Winners about the impact the Awards Programme has had on her musical development and the opportunities it has given.

Take a look back at our Awards Day with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

News from our Awards programme

Remember A Charity 2021: Chloe’s Story

During Remember A Charity Week (6 – 12 September 2021) we’re celebrating our generous supporters who are committed to helping the next generation…

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Remember A Charity 2021: The Mike Beament Award

This Remember A Charity Week (6 – 12 September 2021), AYM is shining light on our Named Awards, which support hundreds of young musicians across the UK every year.  Today, we’re spotlighting The Mike Beament Award for Music…

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This Remember A Charity Week we’re asking, will you give talent a chance?

During Remember A Charity Week (6 – 12 September 2021) we’re celebrating our generous supporters who are committed to helping the next generation of young musicians. Legacies are…

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Watch again now: enjoy our Alumni concert

This online concert celebrates the many successes of our Alumni, and is hosted by Mahaliah Edwards and Caius Lee, both…

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“I’ve had an incredible time on my musical journey so far.”

“It’s interesting playing the viola as violists are often quite rare.” 15 year old Ivo started playing the viola when…

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“The support I now receive means I’m progressing quickly and I can play in orchestras and bands.”

“I started playing instruments later than other young musicians”. Fifteen year old Zahabia always loved music but financial constraints meant…

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