Beatport and Youth Music Connect to Empower Young Electronic Music Creators
Beatport is proud to announce a new partnership with Youth Music, building on the success of Beatport's Diversity + Parity Fund and Youth Music's ‘Rescue the Roots’ campaign. Together, the two organisations are collaborating to support grassroots electronic music projects across the United Kingdom (UK).
The total fund of £60,000 will provide £15,000 in funding to four organisations, ensuring young DJs and producers, especially those from underserved communities, have access to the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they need to thrive in music.
Beatport also offers editorial exposure and marketing across Beatport's social media platforms to help organisations increase their impact and reach a wider audience.
An evolution of Beatport's commitment
Since its launch, Beatport's Diversity + Parity Fund has channelled investment into organisations championing underrepresented voices across the global music industry. This new collaboration with Youth Music marks the next step in that journey, highlighting the challenges young people face in gaining access to the industry.
"Electronic music has always been about community, creativity, and breaking down barriers," said Sofia Ilyas Chief Community Officer. "By partnering with Youth Music, we're not only investing in the future of the scene, but also making sure that young people, no matter where they come from, have a fair chance to be seen and heard."
A shared mission
“Young people from underrepresented backgrounds are uniquely creative because they’ve had to be. Their potential is increasingly blocked by the current funding crisis in grassroots music, limiting access and opportunities. Our partnership with Beatport will help address this, by providing more grassroots organisations with the funding and support needed to empower a more diverse and creative electronic music scene.” Ife Okonkwo, Partnerships Manager at Youth Music.
Why it matters
In March this year, Youth Music launched their ‘Rescue the Roots’ fundraising campaign to address the urgent funding crisis threatening grassroots youth music projects across the UK. Two in five (41%) of these projects are at risk of closure - an increase of 17% v 2024 (24%).
Youth Music will match every pound raised up to £1 million to create a total of £2 million to quickly distribute to youth organisations and emerging young creatives who are in urgent need of support. For more information on the fund, and how to contribute, please visit: https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/rescue-the-roots
Looking ahead
Beatport and Youth Music share a belief in the power of music to transform lives. By investing in grassroots organisations, the partnership ensures that tomorrow's DJs, producers, and electronic innovators have the chance to grow in safe, creative spaces and take their place in shaping the future of global music culture.
Apply Now
Applications for Beatport and Youth Music’s Fund is now officially open here. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 21 November 2025.
About The Beatport Group
Beatport is the world's largest music store for DJs. Since 2004, it has supported the global DJ community by connecting them with fans and providing the tools to elevate their careers.
Through Beatport Live & Interactive, the brand delivers unique live event experiences that deepen the connection between artists and audiences. Its online editorial platform, Beatportal, celebrates and documents electronic music culture worldwide.
Beatport also leads key community initiatives, including the $150,000 annual Diversity + Parity Fund and Beatport Next, its flagship artist development program, both reflecting a commitment to building a more inclusive, representative, and forward-thinking electronic music industry.
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About Youth Music
Equalising access to music. We’re a national charity. We help marginalised young people to make and monetise music. Every year, we raise £10 million to fund inspirational grassroots music projects and support aspiring young creatives up and down the UK. We’re campaigning to break down barriers for young people facing inequity, exclusion and discrimination. Together with our partners, we’re helping the next generation to transform their lives through music. Join Us.
Follow Youth Music on: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn.