We are delighted to open applications for our 2024 Emergents programme! A part of the Drake Music Collective, our professional development programme for Disabled musicians, the Emergents programme will work with 5 artists this year. Each artist will receive a £1000 bursary plus other benefits.
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Note: information is available in alternative formats at the application link (text only, large print, Easy Read, Audio and BSL)
What is on offer?
The Emergents programme is part of the Drake Music Collective – our professional development programme for Disabled musicians.
This year we will select 5 Emergent artists.
Each artist will get:
- a £1000 bursary to support their future goals and creative ideas.
- an opportunity to showcase your work to an audience of industry professionals at a hybrid in-person/online event in 2025 (date to be confirmed).
- a £375 stipend to attend 3 online creative sessions with other Disabled musicians from our Future Leaders programme.
- a £50 stipend to attend an online networking session with other musicians from our network
Who can apply?
Please see the information pack for further explanation of the terms in bold below:
This opportunity is open to musicians who are:
- Emergent
- Disabled
- live in England.
We particularly welcome applications from:
- people from the global majority
- women and people with marginalised genders
- LGBTQIA+ people.
We are committing to awarding at least 3 bursaries to members of the global majority.
How to apply
- Send us your completed expression of interest form by Monday 30th September.
- We will email you the application questions on Monday 14th October.
- Submit your application and diversity monitoring form by Sunday 10th November.
Please send all application documents to info@drakemusic.org
If you have any questions about this role, please email Lisa at info@drakemusic.org