Anthem FFWD>>

WELCOME TO ANTHEM FFWD>>

Anthem is passionate about putting young people at the heart of our work as we take our next steps. In 2021 Anthem created a Youth Forum project, bringing together a group of 16 to 24 years old’s who are involved with music across genres in Wales to help them build a pathway to music industry and support Anthem’s work. Further Youth Forum cohorts came together in 2022 and 2023, and this project has now become Anthem FFWD>>.

YOUNG MUSIC CREATIVES… WE ARE RECRUITING! 

Are you 17 – 24 years old, based in Wales and interested in music? 

Do you want to make a difference, help build pathways for young people to get into the music scene, and fast forward your personal development in music in Wales?

Joining Anthem FFWD>> could be the right thing for you!

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are searching for young creatives, aged 17 – 24 that represent a variety of musical genres and experiences to join Anthem FFWD>>. Anthem is all about putting young people at the heart of our work as we grow and we’d love to collaborate with you! 

You might be an active musician, an aspiring musician, studying music, a bedroom musician, an early careers music professional, an enthusiastic listener, a music writer, blogger, vlogger, or someone for whom music makes a difference.

You will also need:

  • To be based in Wales
  • To be familiar with social media platforms and zoom
  • To commit to attending meetings
  • To have access to the internet
APPLY NOW!

Download the Anthem FFWD>> Call Out at the below link. The call out will tell you how to apply, the dates of sessions and what you need to talk about in your application form. Don’t worry if you are not a good writer – there’s also an option to submit a video message instead. 

DOWNLOAD THE FFWD>> CALL OUT HERE

FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORM IN ENGLISH HERE

FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORM IN WELSH HERE

APPLICATION DEADLINE
5pm Friday 21st March 2025

“I feel that I have a good idea of where to start after the informative talks that I’ve been able to join with FFWD.”

“We’ve had lots of chats with industry professionals on FFWD which has helped with getting one of my songs on BBC Introducing.”

“It has given me the confidence to be able to perform a song I wrote only three days after I wrote it, which I wouldn’t have done before FFWD.”

“Anthem taught me that I deserve to be heard and seen, no matter my additional needs. I want to share that with others that are yet to learn it.”

Anthem FFWD>>

Andrew Ogun

musician, writer, creative director and activist

Anthem FFWD>>

Archie Howat

music producer, runs recording studio and releases own music

Anthem FFWD>>

Blank Face

singer/songwriter

Anthem FFWD>>

Charys Bestley

freelance events assistant, show rep and photographer

Anthem FFWD>>

Chloe Jane Lovell

violinist, orchestra member, first year Music student, Cardiff University

Anthem FFWD>>

Dafydd Griffiths

band member (guitar), music student at Ebbw Vale college

Anthem FFWD>>

Ella Pearson

oboist, 3rd year Music Performance student at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Anthem FFWD>>

Gabriel Bernal

Music Business student, University of South Wales

Anthem FFWD>>

James Prendergast

live events promoter, radio show presenter, artist manager

Anthem FFWD>>

Kyle Jones / Qye

music producer, pianist, guitarist

Anthem FFWD>>

Mr X

makes, writes and produces music, studies with Forget-Me-Not-Productions

Anthem FFWD>>

Tayla-Leigh Payne

composer and final year Composition student at RWCMD

Anthem FFWD>> 2024

Find out more about the 2021 Anthem FFWD>> cohort right here. 

Anthem Youth Forum 2023

Find out more about the 2023 Anthem Youth Forum right here.

Anthem Youth Forum 2022

Find out more about the 2022 Anthem Youth Forum right here. 

Anthem Youth Forum 2021

Find out more about the 2021 Anthem Youth Forum right here. 

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