Eligibility
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- This amazing journey with mentoring from industry professionals is £35 to join. There are additional payments required for performing at the Music for Youth National Festival and Prom, which are detailed on the FAQ section of our website. MFY is a registered charity and everything we raise goes towards supporting young people from all backgrounds across the UK to take part in our programme.Â
- We encourage music hub groups, school groups, music organisations to apply; each group applying needs to be aged 14-25. If you are ages 14-18 you need to apply with an adult consenting your participation, who will also need to attend the events with you as a chaperone.
- If you have already submitted a mentor connects video, and would like that entry to be considered for this opportunity, please email frequencies@mfy.org.uk
- All applicants music be available to perform at our National Festival on Friday 11th July, and Prom on either Monday 10th or Tuesday 11th November 2025.
- Entry is for permanent residents of the UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales)
- Music for Youth and Frequencies reserves the right to refuse or decline an artist or band at its discretion.
- To enter, you must submit a video and audio presentation of your music in a detailed manner. We must be able to gain access to all links and audio files.
- All applicants are liable for their own transport, accommodation or expenses incurred when submitting or participating in the Frequencies Next Wave Showcase and further, associated events.
- All music must be clean, no swearing, profanity or explicit language will be allowed. If music does contain any of the above, acts must change or blur out those sections.
- Please note, If you are invited to perform live, all performers will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions, either spent or unspent.Â