Youth Panel Members
Help shape the future of music for young people in Kent & Medway! Are you passionate about music? Want your voice to be heard? Interested in helping make things better for young musicians? We're looking for 12 young people from Kent and Medway to join the brand-new Kent Music Youth Panel.
Kent Music is a charity that believes music changes lives. We work with schools, communities and partners across Kent and Medway to make sure children and young people can access high-quality music opportunities, both in and out of school.
Our goal is simple: every young person should have the chance to sing, play, create and enjoy music.
What you’ll do:
- Share your ideas at panel meetings, helping to make key decisions
- Help shape and develop the future of the Youth Panel
- Give your views on music opportunities and help improve them
- Take part in meetings (usually once a term during school holidays) and come readyto join in
- Speak up for young musicians, drawing on your own experiences
We’re looking for people who:
- Are aged 16–21 and in full-time education
- Are from Kent and Medway
- Enjoy music (you don’t have to be an expert!)
- Have ideas and are happy to share them
- Will listen to others and work as part of a team
- Communicate clearly and respectfully
- Are interested in making a difference for other young people
What you’ll gain:
- Experience of being part of a youth panel or advisory group
- Confidence in sharing your ideas and speaking in a group
- Leadership and teamwork skills
- The chance to meet new people and make connections
- A chance to make a real impact on music opportunities in your area
How to Apply
Option 1: Complete this form: Kent Music Youth Panel Application
Option 2: Send a short video (around 1–2 minutes) instead of completing the form. Send your video to hello@kent-music.com.
In your video, tell us:
- Who you are – name, age, school/college/university
- Why music is important to you
- Why you want to join the Youth Panel
- One idea you have for improving music opportunities
- If you belong to any Kent Music groups
If you have any questions about the application process, or if you have any accessibility requirements and would prefer to apply in a different format, please email hello@kentmusic.com.
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About the Provider
Kent Music
Kent Music is a music education charity and the Hub Lead Organisation (HLO) for the Kent & Medway Music Hub. At Kent Music we believe in the power of music to inspire and transform lives.
