About
YAM
YAM (Young Audiences Music) is an international platform for everyone working to bring live music to children and youth. The platform aims to provide professionals with access to information that will enable them to better serve young people across the globe. It is a place for people to connect, to ask questions and to discuss so that together we may build the future of music for young people. YAM is brought to you by JMI (Jeunesses Musicales International), the world's largest network of non-profit organisations working to enable youth to develop through music across all borders.
JMI
JMI is the world’s largest network of youth and music organisations with members in over 70 countries carrying out 40,000+ activities annually, outreaching more than 6 million young people. Founded in Brussels (Belgium) in 1945, JMI works tirelessly to enable young people to develop through music across all boundaries. JMI’s activities are built upon the principals of access to music for all, development through music education (formal/non-formal/informal) and increasing active participation in society through music.
JMI works for and with youth, empowering them with the tools they need to succeed, using the power of music to bridge social, geographical and cultural divides and create an international platform for intercultural dialogue and acceptance.
“ We believe access to culture is a human right and that it is our duty as music professionals and global citizens to ensure that this becomes a reality for all young audiences - Jessie Westenholz (JMI President)
YAMawards
The Young Audiences Music Awards (YAMawards) honors creativity and innovation in the field of musical productions for young audiences, from all corners of the world, created by professional ensembles of all forms, from solo artist to orchestra.
The YAMawards aim to identify and support cutting-edge productions that inspire and engage young people giving them magic moments to keep for a lifetime. Music has a profound impact on young people and promotes intercultural dialogue and understanding.
Supported by
Belgian Science Policy
Helping to progress towards the Barcelona objective, participating in job creation and well-being through innovation, optimising the running of the Belgian research area, fighting against climate change: such are the major stakes Belgium has to face. With its 2,800 employees, the Federal Science Policy department contributes significantly to meeting these objectives.
European Commission: Culture Programme
The cultural and creative sectors embody Europe’s immensely rich and diverse cultural heritage, and contribute to the development of our societies. These sectors play a big role in the European economy and help generate growth and jobs.