Music for Youth presents The Right Track Music for Youth

"I think he is going to be a big star" – SIR ELTON JOHN
Hailing from Sunderland, Tom A Smith is an exciting, young artist crafting infectious, unique and emotive songs. Already gaining praise from the likes of Sir Elton John, Miles Kane, NME, Radio X, BBC 6Music and BBC RADIO 1, Tom is most definitely an artist on the rise. In this episode we chat about his early music memories, his band and how they met, writing around 200 songs during Lockdown, his songwriting process and the North East music scene. 
Tom has a busy Summer festival season including performances at Glastonbury Festival, recent TV appearances on Sunday Brunch and Blue Peter and his own huge solo tour in November/December. Tom was selected by Elton John to join him on the bill at Hyde Park and he has recently performed at BBC Radio 1's One Big Weekend in Dundee.
 
Tom's new EP will be released on 30th June - You can pre-save it using the link underneath.
TOM A. SMITH - EP3 (lnk.to)
 
You can purchase tickets for Tom's UK tour using the link underneath.
Tom A Smith | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree
 
Tom A Smith Spotify Playlist 
This is Tom A. Smith - playlist by Tom A Smith | Spotify
 
Find Tom A Smith online:
Facebook – Tom A Smith | Facebook
Twitter – https://twitter.com/tomasmithmusic
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tomasmithmusic
Youtube - Tom A Smith - YouTube
 
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You can email us at mfy@mfy.org.uk
 
You can find out more about our National Festival (7th & 8th July) here:
https://www.mfy.org.uk/get-involved/national-festival-2023/
 
Donate to Music for Youth here: https://www.justgiving.com/musicforyouth
 

'Be the best version of yourself' - Pete Letanka.
 
Welcome to Music For Youth Presents The Right Track Podcast with Matt Heanes. In this episode, Matt is joined by Jazz Pianist, Educator, Composer and Presenter Pete Letanka. Pete is the Presenter for our Primary Live event at Music For Youth National Festival in Birmingham in July. He provides valuable insights into his musical origins, his passion for Jazz, composition, the differences between studying music in the UK and the USA and what makes a great music tutor. 
 
'The joy of Music is that it is a game which you can never complete' - Pete Letanka.
 
Pete will be presenting the Primary Live event on 7th July at the Music For Youth National Festival at the Birmingham Symphony Hall. 
 
You can find out more about our National Festival (7th & 8th July) here:
https://www.mfy.org.uk/get-involved/national-festival-2023/
 
To celebrate the King's Coronation we have a number of events being staged across the UK.
You can find more information about these events here:
https://www.mfy.org.uk/get-involved/kings-coronation 

You can find out more information about Pete Letanka online:
Website: http://www.peteletanka.com
Donate to Music for Youth here: https://www.justgiving.com/musicforyouth
 
Find Music for Youth online:
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LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/music-for-youth
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@musicforyouth

Welcome to Music For Youth Presents The Right Track with Matt Heanes. In this episode, Matt is joined by Rachel Staunton who is Artistic Director of 'London Youth Choirs'. London Youth Choir's aim is to unlock young people's potential through the power of choral singing. Matt and Rachel discuss Rachel's musical beginnings, the benefits of joining a choir, changing young people's live through musical performance, Gareth Malone, their Royal Variety Show performance and much more.
You can find out more information about London Youth Choirs here:
https://www.londonyouthchoirs.com/
You can find  and Rachel and London Youth Choirs online:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachelStaunton
& London Youth Choirs (@LonYouthChoirs) / Twitter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LondonYouthChoirs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonyouthchoirs/
 
Donate to Music for Youth here: https://www.justgiving.com/musicforyouth
 
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LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/music-for-youth/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@musicforyouth

Welcome to Music For Youth Presents The Right Track with Matt Heanes. In this episode, Matt is joined by Philip Flood who is the Director of the Music Charity 'Sound Connections'. Matt and Phil discuss Phil's Belfast roots, the importance of Mentorship, Leadership, what makes a great Music teacher, what he finds inspiring in his role at Sound Connections, Diversity in the Arts, the best pieces of advice that he has received in his Music career so far and the Music For Youth Proms 2022!
You can find out more information about the Sound Connections here:
https://www.sound-connections.org.uk/
You can find Philip and Sound Connections online:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/philip_flood
& https://twitter.com/Sconnections
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sconnections
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Sound_connections/
 
Donate to Music for Youth here: https://www.justgiving.com/musicforyouth
 
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/musicforyouth/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/music-for-youth/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@musicforyouth

Welcome to Music For Youth Presents The Right Track with Matt Heanes. In this episode, Matt is joined by Ellie Giles who is the owner and artist/producer manager at Step Music Management. They discuss her journey which includes an early desire to be a radio DJ, a successful time working in A & R (Finding Ellie Goulding and White Lies) and the challenges you can expect working in the heart of the Music Industry. 
You can find out more information about the Step Management here: https://www.stepmusicmanagement.com/
You can find Ellie online:
Twitter: @elliegiles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepmusicmanagement
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliegilesy
Donate to Music for Youth here: https://www.justgiving.com/musicforyouth
Find Music for Youth online:
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Twitter – https://twitter.com/musicforyouth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/musicforyouth/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/music-for-youth/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@musicforyouth

Music For Youth Presents The Right Track with Matt Heanes. Matt will speak to inspiring people from the music industry and within music education who will help you to understand the skills you need for your journey in music. Whether you want to be a musician performing to sold-out crowds or behind the scenes managing the events, Matt and his guests will provide you with valuable industry knowledge.