We spoke to composers Thomas Shorthouse and Molly Frances Arnuk about their upcoming concert, Sample Library, the blurred lines between classical music and production, and why creating spaces for people to make music matters. Read more
As it's May, this month’s Sounds Like.. explores songs about collective action, solidarity and power. Read more
This month’s playlist comes from some of the young people taking part in our Sound Steps programme. Bringing together a mix of genres, eras and moods, these selections reflect personal taste, shared listening and the moments music helps make sense of. Read more
We spoke to Anne Sheard of Holme Valley Orchestra to find out more about their passion for music, their involvement in the orchestra, and how music makes lives better. Read more
This month the playlist comes from a participants who joins us at our weekly sessions, offering a glimpse into the music that resonates with them. Tracks chosen not for trend or genre, but for how they feel. Read more
We spoke to Mia Millar, who previously attended sessions with us at the Safe Space Studio and is now studying music at university, about their sessions with us, and why they like making music. Read more
Sound Steps is a 12-week creative music project for young people aged 18–25 living in Kirklees who might be facing barriers to work, training or education. Read more
We’re delighted to say that Youth Music have awarded us a new grant to support our work with young people in Youth Justice. Read more
Our Schools Partnership programme gives pupils practical, creative time in our Safe Space Studio: a dedicated environment where they can work one-to-one or in small groups with experienced music leaders. Read more
Creativity can change how young people see themselves and their place in the world. We often work in community spaces - like community centres, colleges or other spaces. Read more
Yorkshire Youth & Music delivers inclusive, high-quality music enrichment for colleges across Yorkshire. We work with further education providers to support student wellbeing, engagement and progression through creative music-making. Our sessions create safe, supportive spaces where young people can express themselves, build confidence and develop new skills, whatever their background or starting point. Read more
We’re exploring some a lesser heard Christmas playlist, with a selection of folk-punk, indie, post-rock, and choral tracks that provide a fresh take on the season. Read more
As we’ve been catching up with our trainees, we thought it was fitting that they would pick out three tracks each for this month’s Sounds Like… Read more
We're recruiting new trustees to support the ongoing development of the charity. Read more
This summer, Yorkshire Youth and Music has been proud to support two trainee creative musicians, Lucy Davey and Morgan Thomas, as part of our Trainee Programme. The scheme is designed to give emerging practitioners hands-on experience across different projects, while learning from our team of experienced music leaders. Read more
Over the Easter weekend, three determined fundraisers – Tim, Laura and their head of support crew, Abi – took on one of the toughest endurance events in the world to raise money for charities close to their hearts, including Yorkshire Youth and Music. Read more
Confidence to try something new: Beth Holloway on facilitation, working with young people and why music makes lives better Read more
This month, we’re reflecting on Reunions, Returns and Farewells as this Summer seems to be a mixture of all of those things, with the loss of the totemic figure of metal - Ozzy Osborne - only weeks after Black Sabbath returned to Birmingham. Read more
We’re delighted to share that the Radcliffe Trust has awarded Yorkshire Youth and Music £5,000 to support our work at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Becton School and Chapel House. Read more
We spoke to X, a young person who began attending our sessions in 2023. During that time, music helped grow their confidence, going from simply attending sessions to eventually performing. Through this piece, we explore how these sessions have supported them. Read more
This month, as we’re introducing electronic musician Jo Christman, it felt fitting to explore the world of electronic. Get lost in our otherworldly playlist from Jo & Gail. Read more
Vandan joined the Board of Yorkshire Youth and Music in 2023, bringing both a deep personal passion for music and a strong belief in its power to change lives. Read more
Patsy Quinn joined our board in 2023, and is an experienced tutor, writer and project manager working with creative and well-being charities. Read more
Flo Christman is a music leader at YY&M, and works with young people to write, produce and release music in genres they love. Read more