Youth Council

Youth Council

MMF’s Youth Council is made up of young musicians aged 11-18 who take part in MMF activities. They meet every 4-6 weeks at MMF’s South Wimbledon Music Centre. The Council lead projects, events & collaborations while shaping MMF’s strategy and policy.

The Council gives young people the chance to develop leadership and presentation skills, learn how to run and promote events, and collaborate with other young musicians.

Youth-Led Environmental Sustainability

The Council was jointly responsible with MMF leadership for developing the Foundation’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy and plays and active role in monitoring and delivering our annual Sustainability Action Plan.

Help us make MMF more sustainable, write your suggestions on our Sustainability Board at Music Centre, South Wimbledon or email to: youth.council@mmf.org.uk 

A group of eleven smiling teenagers from the Youth Council pose together outdoors on a sunny day. They wear casual summer clothes and name tags, standing on a paved area with greenery and buildings in the background.

  • Presenting annually to the Board of Trustees

  • Organising a summer festival for local youth bands and MMF ensembles

  • Developing and presenting a Sustainability Strategy, now part of MMF’s action plan

  • Collaborating with The National Trust on a sound trail project

  • Hosting an Amplify Band Night for local bands and MMF’s Rock & Pop groups

  • Fundraising for MMF’s TEMPO fund

Meet the members

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Anishh

Guitar

Which song/artist do you have on repeat?

What is your favourite MMF memory?
Performing at the Royal Albert Hall

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Asher

Drums/Guitar

Which song/artist do you have on repeat?
‘If I Ever Lose My Faith’ by Sting

What is your favourite MMF memory?
Performing at the Royal Albert Hall

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Astrid

Violin/Singer

Which song/artist do you have on repeat?
Any alternative rock

What is your favourite MMF memory?
When my orchestra went to The Royal Albert Hall and it was amazing being in the venue and being part of the many fabulous acts performing there.

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Caitlin

Guitar/Piano

Which song/artist do you have on repeat?
‘Two of Us’ by The Beatles

What is your favourite MMF memory?
Performing at The Royal Albert Hall

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Carolina

Flute

Which song/artist do you have on repeat?

What is your favourite MMF memory?

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Eugenia

Violin/Singing

Which song/artist do you have on repeat?
‘Promise’ by Laufey

What is your favourite MMF memory?
2024 tour to Loire Valley. I made so many lifelong friends.

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Jemima

Violin

Which song/artist do you have on repeat?
‘Dog Days Are Over Faith’ by Florence and the Machine

What is your favourite MMF memory?
The Royal Albert Hall Concert in March 2024

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Juliet

Singer

Which song/artist do you have on repeat?
‘Mr. Forgettable’ by David Kushner

What is your favourite MMF memory?
Singing at The Royal Albert Hall. It was an incredible experience.

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Kiran

Saxophone

Which song/artist do you have on repeat?
Taylor Swift

What is your favourite MMF memory?
Concert Band Rehearsals, playing at Wimbledon & The Royal Albert Hall.

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Pippa

Guitar

Which song/artist do you have on repeat?

What is your favourite MMF memory?

A young boy with light brown hair and fair skin, wearing a black shirt, looks calmly at the camera against a plain grey background—an inspiring presence for any Youth Council.

Sebastian

Violin/Viola

Which song/artist do you have on repeat?

What is your favourite MMF memory?

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Toki

Violin/Viola

Which song/artist do you have on repeat?

What is your favourite MMF memory?

MMF Youth Council jumping up at the same time for a group photo.
A young man with curly hair, representing the Youth Council, sings into a microphone at an outdoor event while another person beside him plays guitar. The background shows sunlight filtering through trees.
A teenage band performs outdoors at a Youth Council event; the lead singer in a beanie holds a microphone, while two other teens play electric guitars behind him, surrounded by trees and sunlight.
A drummer performing on stage at the Lift Off festival.
A bassplayer singing on stage at the Lift Off festival.
2 singers performing on stage at the Lift Off festival.
A singer songwriter performing on stage at the Lift Off festival.
A drummer performing on stage at the Lift Off festival.
A Youth Council member on stage addressing the crowd at the Lift Off festival.
An electric guitarist performing on stage at the Lift Off festival.
A drummer performing on stage at the Lift Off festival.
Young person standing on a stage singing into a microphone
A bass guitarist performing on stage at the Lift Off festival.
A percussionist performing at the Lift Off Festival.
A band performing on stage at the Lift Off festival.
A drummer performing on stage at the Lift Off festival.
A singer performing on stage at the Lift Off festival.
A drummer on stage at the Lift Off festival.