Youtube Music has announced the largest global class till date with 27 independent artists joining the 2021 class of Foundry Program. According to YouTube: “Foundry is focused on serving independent music because we believe that the creative potential of independent artists is unmatched. Receiving our most applications ever, the 2021 Foundry Class is the largest to date with 27 artists representing 14 countries and a broad spectrum of musical heritage.“
As a part of the Foundry program artists will receive YouTube’s dedicated partner support and seed capital invested for the development of their content. YouTube says that the “combination of access to resources and great teams enables artists to create and launch their music with greater impact and global reach.“
Started in 2015 as a workshop series Foundry has supported over 150 developing artists spread across 15 countries. “Being a part of Foundry was an amazing experience,” said Tems. “You get to connect with so many incredible artists and build relationships with wonderful people. It’s an opportunity to grow, and connect more with the world.”
Foundry is designed for artists who envision their own success. Let’s have a look at the Foundry Class of 2021.
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Medellín, Colombia
Bella Shmurda
Lagos, Nigeria
Medellín, Colombia
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Toronto, Canada
London, England
Pasadena, California, United States
Bakersfield, California, United States
Taiobeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Manchester, England
Alicante, Spain
Los Angeles, California, United States
Raveena
New York City, New York, United States
Houston, Texas, United States
Munich, Germany
Seoul, South Korea
New Delhi, Delhi, India
London, England
London, England
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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