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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Funding young talent UK-wide, through annual grants and tailor made help for individual musicians
In our independent role in the music education sector: leading new thinking and action on talent development
New and updates from across our programmes
A look back at some of AYM’s highlights of 2019
“At Awards for Young Musicians, we know that talent is everywhere but opportunity isn’t: family […]
AYM and the BBC Symphony Orchestra: a short film
To celebrate hitting our 2019 Big Give Christmas Challenge target of £60,000, we’ve released a […]
CPD Questionnaire
Are you a music leader or music manager, working in the UK? Please take a […]
Furthering Talent: five new Music Hub partners sought
The application deadline is Friday 31 January 2020. We’re searching for 5 new Music Education […]
A percussive podcast with Dame Evelyn Glennie
On a rainy Tuesday in August, 17 year-old percussionist, Isaac Harari, travelled from London to […]
Drumming up support for Harvey – a musical gift from PMT Music
Harvey, a young drummer supported by our Furthering Talent programme in Nottinghamshire, got the surprise […]
