Rising Star Award (Artist) sponsored by LCCM
Above all, LCCM values originality and innovation, not a one-size-fits-all model for mass music education. Their passion for innovation extends from the belief that every musician, vocalist or producer is uniquely themselves and can pursue a sound and style that is compelling, fresh and true.
Graduate opportunities and the skills demanded by employers today are radically different than in the past. LCCM's unique approach recognises this, giving students a practical education that not only helps them master a chosen subject or instrument, but actively encourages collaboration, communication, initiative and hard work. With a reputation for nurturing creative talent, LLCM has successfully bridged the gap between traditional universities, conservatoires and rock and pop schools, by combining the best elements of all three into a modern centre for artistic, creative and academic excellence.
For a rising musical group or solo artist from a Youth Music-funded project that is making waves in the music industry. The nominee is actively engaging within the music industries, i.e. touring, or releasing new music, or featuring in radio and press, etc.
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Nat Oaks
The Music Works / Youth Music NextGen Fund, South West
Nat Oaks is a hip-hop artist with smooth vocals, conscious lyrics, and an infectious groove. She’s supported the likes of Jelani Blackman and Pip Millett, and is now part of the Loud LDN collective. Nat’s played major stages like Wireless, Boomtown, and Love Saves The Day, and has sold out headline shows in both London and Bristol.
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Richard Carter
Youth Music NextGen Fund, London
A producer/artist from South London, Richard Carter’s boundary-pushing music blends hip-hop, orchestral, pop, indie, and gospel. Influenced by artists like The Beatles and Joy Division, he’s performed sold-out shows and gone viral on social media with his song "Le Monde", which featured in the 2023 film ‘Talk to Me’.
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StudioWyzz
HQ CAN CIC, East Midlands
With over 10 million streams on his music and 1.1 million likes on TikTok, and subsequently went viral. He has had continued support from BBC Introducing (Most Played #24 2023), and Capital XTRA. His distinctive chill drill is characterised by a laid-back and wavy delivery, with verses chronicling the everyday struggles of living in the UK.
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