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Emma Wilkes speaks with Dan Tsu, educator, consultant, and founder of Lyrix Organix, about why grassroots spaces and creative education are more vital than ever.

Together, they discuss how initiatives like Youth Music’s Industry Connect and projects such as The Beat Bank are helping young people access the tools, spaces, and opportunities they need — and why supporting grassroots gigs, buying merch, and showing up in person are small acts with huge ripple effects.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:40 – The Disappearing Space for Young Creators
02:10 – The Social and Cultural Power of Grassroots Music
03:45 – Systemic Barriers and Gatekeeping in the Creative Industries
05:30 – Building Communities, Not Silos
07:00 – Funding, Space, and Tools: What Grassroots Needs Now
09:00 – The Beat Bank and Democratizing Access to Music Creation
10:00 – How Fans Can Support Grassroots Artists
12:00 – Intentional Spending and the Economics of the Scene
13:00 – Closing Thoughts: Reclaiming the Creative Commons

Further Reading & Mentions
Lyrix Organix - https://lyrixorganix.co.uk/
Youth Music – Industry Connect - https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/communi...
Rescue the Roots Campaign - https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/rescue-...

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