A UK music charity that supports young musicians from lower income families has received a record number of applications this year.
Awards for Young Musicians will welcome 189 young musicians to its 2020 Awards programme, the highest number in its 22 year history.
Each young person will receive a means-tested grant of up to £2000 to pay for key musical costs such as instruments, equipment, music lessons and travel, plus support to cater to their individual circumstances.
The Award winners represent a spectrum of musical interests, genres and mediums, with Award winners ranging from students of electric guitar and drums, to Irish bodhrán and Andean charango, songwriters to electronic music producers.
The programme is specifically designed to help young people with exceptional musical potential from lower income families in the UK. The news therefore comes at a poignant time, as the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the financial challenges faced by many families.
About Awards for Young Musicians
Musical talent is everywhere but opportunity isn’t: family finances and other obstacles too often get in the way. AYM is here to change this is two key ways. By:
• Supporting young musicians from low income families, with funding and other help
• Supporting music education through training, advocacy and research.
This combination creates real impact.
To find out more, visit https://www.a-y-m.org.uk/
