True Live - Help them be seen, not just heard

Aim

Give young artists their first real platform to be seen and heard through filmed live performances that build confidence and visibility.

There are so many young people making incredible music.

Writing songs in their bedrooms. Recording on their phones. Sharing clips here and there.

But the truth is, talent isn’t enough.

If no one sees you, it’s hard to move forward.

And for many young people, especially those without access to industry spaces, there’s no real opportunity to present themselves properly. No stage. No platform. No moment that says, “this is me”.

That’s where True Live comes in.

True Live is a filmed performance series where young artists record a live version of their original track, designed specifically for camera.

Think stripped back, raw, and real.

Not overproduced. Not polished to perfection. Just them, their music, and a moment that feels honest.

For many of the young people we’ve worked with, this has been their first ever experience of being filmed performing their own music.

And something shifts when that happens.

They take themselves more seriously.
They start to believe in what they’re doing.
They gain the confidence to share their work beyond their immediate circle.

It’s not just a video.

It’s a turning point.

We’ve already piloted this on a small scale, using limited resources, and the response was powerful. Young people left with content they were proud of and a renewed sense of confidence.

Now we want to take it further.

With your support, we will:

• Produce high-quality filmed performances for young artists
• Create a platform that showcases their work to wider audiences
• Give young people professional content they can use to promote themselves
• Build confidence through real, visible opportunities

This is about more than music.

It’s about helping young people be seen, be heard, and feel like they belong in spaces they’ve often felt excluded from.

Every donation helps us create another opportunity for a young person to step forward and say:

“This is what I do.”

Support True Live and help young artists be seen.

This project closed unsuccessfully on 31st May 2026