Opportunities for bands and artists to perform on stage
There are various opportunities for bands and artists, including those who are unsigned, to perform on stage at festivals in 2021.
Opportunities and resources for performers
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.
Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT): 2021 Auditions are open
Applications for the annual YCAT auditions are now open. Categories for the auditions are: piano solo or keyboard, collaborative piano (chamber or accompaniment), voice, strings, woodwind, brass and percussion and ensembles (of three to six performers).
Creative Europe Desk UK: i-Portunus
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 scholarships
ACM launches two new scholarships, from Sylvia Massy and The Eighth Day, to it's annual scholarships programme.
Tipping Point: Songwriting Residency
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
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.
Snape Residencies
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
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
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: A psychological toolkit for optimal music performance
Play is an essential hands-on guide to help you manage performance anxiety and reach your full potential.
Member Connect
Make musical connections with Member Connect, an online, private directory of current ISM members.
Funding for composers and performers
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?
