Simmer Down Arts presents
EmpowerYouth
Amplifying voices, building futures
Your creativity. Your voice. Your future.
This project is backed by Youth Music’s NextGen Fund, which has been made possible thanks to the Players of People’s Postcode Lottery and PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited).
Welcome all
EmpowerYouth is where your next move begins.
Amplifying voices, building futures
Managed by Simmer Down Arts in Birmingham and supported by Youth Music’s NextGen Fund, EmpowerYouth opens doors for young creatives, particularly those from marginalised and Global Majority backgrounds, to explore opportunities across music and the cultural industries.
What’s your thing?
Whether it’s performing, producing, songwriting, live sound, event production, promotion or the business of music, we want to help you take your ideas further.
Through creative development, practical experience, industry connections and opportunities linked to Simmer Down Arts’ wider programmes and Simmer Down Festival, you can start building the skills, confidence and connections to move forward.
Young creatives ready to explore their potential.
Skills, experience and pathways into music and culture.
Birmingham, with opportunities to connect with the wider creative industries.
Because talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t.
By getting involved, developing your craft and turning ambition into action.
Ready to make your move?
A big thank you to
EmpowerYouth is managed by Simmer Down Arts and backed by Youth Music’s NextGen Fund, made possible thanks to the Players of People’s Postcode Lottery and PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited).