YouTube Music has revealed the first 24 artists selected for its Foundry Class of 2026, bringing together independent talent from 11 countries. For over a decade, YouTube Music’s Foundry programme has helped emerging independent artists take the next step in their careers. Since launching in 2015, the initiative has supported more than 250 artists worldwide, offering promotional opportunities, financial backing, and platform support designed to help artists build sustainable careers. Now, YouTube has announced the first group of artists joining its Foundry Class of 2026, and it’s the programme’s most internationally diverse cohort to date. According to YouTube’s Head of…