Pitches wanted (Black music) | £150 per article
Added 2025-09-25 19:40:33 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: YOUTH MUSIC
Deadline: 28 September 2025
Are you a young writer or journalist? We are commissioning (paid) features for the Youth Music website this Black History Month.
Deadline: 28/09/2025 23:00
If you are a young Black writer (18-30) with a story you'd love to tell, send us your pitch!
We are looking for written features around 800 words with a focus on music.
Some thought starters for your pitch:
Personal Connection: How has Black music shaped your life, identity, or community?
Moments in History: What pivotal moments in Black music history inspire you today?
Genre Evolution: How have musical genres such as hip-hop, jazz, grime and reggae influenced UK culture and society?
Future Sounds: What does the future of Black music look like, and who are the trailblazers leading the way?
Deadline: Sunday 28 September, 11pm
Fee: £150
Submit your pitch via the form below.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Submissions: Via the webform
Website: https://www.youthmusic.org.uk
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Youth Music is a nonprofit organization that publishes resources, commentary, and insights aimed at supporting grassroots music projects and young creatives. It covers topics such as music education, funding, industry access, and community engagement through articles and support materials directed toward practitioners and emerging artists. The organization advances equitable opportunity in music by amplifying underrepresented voices and facilitating pathways for creative growth. More information here.
Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.
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