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This resource is a non-exhaustive list of opportunities, networks, venues, ensembles, record labels and events which may wish to engage performers in commissions or partnership work. It is designed to serve as a starting point. Building relationships with those within the industry is equally important.We have also included some ISM resources to help you further.
Various festivals across UK and Europe either provide performance opportunities for unsigned bands and artists to perform on stage or provide their contact details for performance enquires, here we list some of these festivals.
Open to all female songwriters and producers, aged 16 to 30 with original work. Prices include monetary bursaries and the chance to be heard on the Girls I Rate radio show on The Beat London.
Every day from 7pm, DJ Target will
be visiting a different UK city to learn more about the region's music scene. If you want to represent your area, and you're an unsigned rapper, singer or musician, upload your music before he arrives in your region.
DJs CamelPhat are launching their own record label in Summer 2021 and are looking for new artists, up-and-coming DJs and producers to join their label. Email demos to: [email protected]
CMF is looking for classical, jazz, folk, and world musicians – both soloists and ensembles – to become CMF Artists. The CMF Artists will engage in a two-year programme, including artistic and project management, performance opportunities and professional development workshops.
There are five categories to suit all ages and levels of experience and performances must include at least one of the ‘Chants de Nectaire’ and any other unaccompanied music of your choice. Prizes include £1,000 worth of Vouchers and Zoom lessons as well as online performance opportunities.
i-Portunus funding, from Creative Europe Desk UK, provides financial support to help fund the cost of travel (transportation, accommodation etc.) for artists (including performers) to another Creative Europe country.
ACM launches two new scholarships, from Sylvia Massy and The Eighth Day, to it's annual scholarships programme.
Tipping Point has announced a songwriting residency for emerging artists and music creators aged between 18-25 across the North East. The residency aims to develop 12 artists’ songwriting skills and professional practices.
Listen Imagine Compose are offering a Masters in Teaching and Learning, as part of their CPD programme for secondary music teachers. The course is designed to develop skills in teaching composing with KS3, KS4 and KS5 students.
Applications are open four times are year for the Snape Residency programme. The programme is open to artists at any stage of their career.
ReBalance is a pioneering three year programme, which will provide one week’s studio recording time to a core female band, female musician or female solo artist each month in 2019 and 2020.
Live Music Now are recruiting new musicians. They offer training and paid performances to musicians at the start of their professional career, working with diverse audiences who do not normally have access to high quality live music.
Play is an essential hands-on guide to help you manage performance anxiety and reach your full potential.
Make musical connections with Member Connect, an online, private directory of current ISM members.
Find out about funding opportunities for performers and composers.
Is there something missing? This is not a comprehensive list. If you think something should be added in, why not email us at [email protected]. If you have your own ensemble or group or venue, why not get in touch and ask us to add it in?
