The National Union of Teachers is the largest teachers’ organisation in Europe. It represents teachers throughout the profession, including head teachers. It includes students and directors of Children’s Services. Throughout its history, the hallmark of the NUT has been a commitment to high-quality education for all children. Its mission is to promote the education service and to gain for teachers and schools the support of parents, school governors, members of education authorities and all those concerned in making high-quality education available free of charge to all our children.

Crucial to the full and enriched development of our children and young people is the ability to enjoy and to make music. Instrumental music is an essential element in the life of our schools. The nation should be proud of the excellence of its young musicians. The Government should provide the funding necessary to protect and promote school music as one of our greatest national assets. The National Union of Teachers is honoured to be a major sponsor of Music for Youth. www.teachers.org.uk

TES is proud to have been a major sponsor of Music for Youth for over 30 years. As the leading educational publisher in the UK, TES is committed to improving standards of education by supporting teachers with a range of dependable products and services. Our award winning website TES Connect and market leading print publication the TES enable teachers to interact, share and be heard. From career advice and guidance, jobs, a supportive community and a huge range of completely free teaching resources - including hundreds of music resources - shared by teachers with teachers, to the latest news, opinions and thought provoking articles – TES is at the heart of teaching and education.  

TES wholeheartedly supports Music for Youth’s policy of open access to music for all young people. We believe that education is about more than tests and exams. Schools should be supported in encouraging creativity with every child being given the opportunity to play an instrument or sing. By helping schools to find the best teachers and then equipping those teachers with the resources and network of support to help them do the best job possible, we are proud to be contributing to that principle. www.tes.co.uk

The Royal Albert Hall is the world’s most famous stage. Its breathtaking auditorium hosts over 370 shows a year by the world’s greatest artists. The magical atmosphere combined with inspired artists creates legendary events. Opened in 1871 as part of Prince Albert’s vision for a centre for the Arts and Sciences, and a registered charity operating without public funding, it remains true to his founding ambitions within a modern context.

Extending the brand with over 120 events outside the auditorium, the Hall has broadened its appeal to younger, diverse audiences whilst still engaging its existing customers. It also works extensively with schools and young people through its Learning and Participation programme, reaching over 30,000 participants each year. www.royalalberthall.com

Rockschool is proud to be the Rock, Pop & Urban sponsor of Music for Youth. Rockschool is Europe’s leading rock and pop music exam board. We believe that anyone can get a recognised qualification by playing the music they love. Our aim is to make exams accessible, fun and relevant to the needs and aspirations of pop and rock musicians. Our qualifications cover the principal rock instruments as well as including many other areas of study including music composition, music technology, performance skills, digital synthesis and music business skills.

Rockschool supports its candidates and teachers with appropriate materials and expert advice.  Rockschool is committed to supporting and producing great music teachers of the future and our teaching qualifications are endorsed by the Musicians’ Union. Higher level instrumental players can take our Performance Diplomas up to Level 6. Find out more about Rockschool and our qualifications at www.rockschool.co.uk

Vivendi: The Best Emotions. Digitally. Vivendi brings together the world leader in video games (Activision Blizzard), the world leader in music (Universal Music Group), the French leader in alternative telecoms (SFR), the Moroccan leader in telecoms (Maroc Telecom), the leading alternative telecoms provider in Brazil (GVT) and the French leader in pay-TV (Canal+ Group).

Vivendi has developed the Create Joy fund that helps disadvantaged young people achieve their full potential through Vivendi’s businesses. The Vivendi Create Joy Fund is proud to support Music For Youth and the Vivendi Sounds Massed Ensemble, an incredibly challenging music project to build self-esteem and friendship among over 600 young people. www.vivendi.com

Youth Music is one of the National Lottery’s great success stories – a charity established in 1999 with a remit to support music-making activities for some of the UK’s most disadvantaged young people. In just ten years Youth Music has reached over 2 million children and young people, encouraging their talents, building their confidence and transforming their lives through the power of music.

Youth Music supports music-making activities of the broadest variety imaginable; from hip-hop and dj-ing to classical and jazz. Although Youth Music has an unprecedented track record in effecting positive change in young people through music, there is still much more work to be done. Youth Music aspires to reach out to ever increasing numbers of young people across the country. The vision is to create a sustainable environment to channel young peoples’ creativity, enabling them to express themselves and develop their skills through music. www.youthmusic.org.uk