Impact
Annual Awards: Poppy’s story
I first heard Nicola Benedetti play when I was four or five, and immediately wanted to play the violin just like her. AYM’s funding came at a really crucial time…
Read moreRemoving obstacles, realising potential
Each of our programmes is built around two key aims: removing the financial barriers and other obstacles that prevent young people getting into music, and helping realise their potential once they’re on their way. We’re here to give the best help and support possible, inspiring them to not only succeed, but excel.
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New and updates from across our programmes
Young musicians reflect on a summer in lockdown
The lockdown affected everyone in different ways. For many of our young musicians it came […]
Meet our second Alumni Trustee
I’m very much looking forward to getting stuck in as this year’s Alumni Trustee, a position […]
“It feels like everyone’s going through it together.”
Meet Delta (10) from Brighton. She plays guitar and was one of the 60 Furthering […]
2020 Awards programme
We’ve welcomed 193 young musicians to our 2020 Awards programme. This is the highest number […]
Furthering Talent students compose new piece of music during lockdown
During lockdown, children on our Furthering Talent programme in Brighton have been getting creative with […]
“Music is making me feel better” – Raymi shares his experience of lockdown
Meet Raymi (10) from London. He’s a multi-instrumentalist and a 2019 AYM Award winner (we’ve […]
