Welcome

The Youth Music Launch Team

Nick Howdle Director of Programmes

Aim of this event  Changes to Youth Music`s funding opportunities  Rationale  YM Network - becoming a user  How to apply for a grant  Youth Music Programme and the bigger picture

Questions  Frequently asked questions

Youth Music Programme  The Youth Music Network  The Funding Opportunities  Opportunities to raise and hear answers to questions FAQs:

Youth Music “We help children and young people with least opportunity discover their creativity and potential through music making”

Challenges  Money  Evidence the case  Isolation and limited resources  Who can deliver the very best New opportunities

Youth Music Programme  Programmes that are right for children and young people  Your organisations specialisms, priorities  Create, innovate  Better measure and present impact

Youth Music Programme  Based on evidence  Does not support everything

Youth Music Programme  Programme is driven by benefitting children and young people  Replaces multiple programmes

Within a bigger picture… Arts Council England (ACE) Achieving Great Art for Everyone

Within a bigger picture… National Plan for Music Education (NPME) Music Education Hubs Core Role Extension Role Majority of Youth Music`s funding supporting activity in Extension role

Youth Music Programme Young Players, Singers and Performers Young Creators, Young Leaders Strengthening the sector