FYA Music Fest 2025 was a powerful celebration of youth creativity, culture, and community. Bringing together young artists, producers, performers, and supporters, the festival showcased the incredible talent emerging from Nottingham’s young people—particularly those from underrepresented and marginalised backgrounds.

The event created a safe, vibrant space for self-expression through live performances, music showcases, and creative engagement, while promoting confidence, wellbeing, and positive pathways away from violence and exclusion. Young people took centre stage—not just as performers, but as leaders, organisers, and storytellers—demonstrating the impact of youth-led creativity when given the right platform.