Grime Pays Season 11

On the 7th of April 2025; season 11 of Grime Pays took 12 young creatives aged 16–19 on an inspiring journey through the world of music, collaborating over creative challenges with real-life industry experiences . Young people explored everything from songwriting and beat production to live performance techniques and were also supported by industry professionals to help develop their skills and confidence. On the final day, Mobo award winning Scorcher made a surprise appearance during the showcase day, offering powerful insights into his career, the evolution of UK music, and the importance of staying authentic. Acclaimed music video director Nathan Tettey, known for his work with Dave, Stormzy, and Little Simz, also delivered an insightful workshop to discuss his creative process and journey through the industry. Nathan Tettey was joined by Akosua Scantlebury, founder of youth initiative The Local Film Club alongside movie star “Daniel Kaluuya” & Artist management for the iconic “Ghetts”, who shared her experience as a head of marketing, artist relations and live performance curator, highlighting the importance of representation and storytelling in music and youth development..