Talent Development Programmes
Alongside Jazz North, there are some fantastic organisations that offer funding, support and development programmes for northern artists and promoters. We've taken a snapshot of all those we're aware of below. You can also check out our own talent development schemes, Northern Line and New Northern.
NOTE: Some Links might have expired so check on the organisation’s web site for latest opportunities.
Brighter Sound
Mentoring Programme
A year-long development programme for Greater Manchester artists who are at a critical point in their progression, and are ready to take a meaningful step forward in their careers.
Suitable for: emerging Manchester artists
Location
Leeds
Closing Date
ongoing
Method of applying
Register interest
Come Play With Me
Come Platform Me
Programme for sound engineers and promoters from marginalised backgrounds to further their careers in the live music industry.
Suitable for: people from marginalised communities
Location
Manchester
Closing Date
May
Method of applying
Online form
Future Bubblers
Future bubblers
Talent discovery and development programme offering mentoring, live opportunities and assets development, nurturing future artists & industry candidates in tandem.
Suitable for unsigned emerging artists across the UK
Location
London
Closing Date
June
Method of applying
Online Form
Generator
First Notes
For early-career artists aged 18–25, First Notes helps musicians take their first step towards professionalising their sound - from recording in the studio to launching a release and performing live.
Suitable for emerging artists based in the North East
Method of applying
Online Form
Location
Newcastle
Closing Date
Various
Manchester Jazz Festival (mjf)
Youth Advisory Board
3-year Professional development experience for 18-25s living within commuting distance of Manchester. Aimed at those wishing to enter the music profession but who are unsure of where to start, participants receive training, insights into how cultural organisations operate, 1-1s from mjf styaff in their area of work, and are given responsibilities to curate and deliver a festival event under the guidance of the mjf team.
Suitable for emerging music professionals in and near Manchester
Method of applying
Online Form
Location
Manchester
Closing Date
Autumn
Music:Leeds
Connect
To empower existing or aspiring artists and music professionals with the skills and knowledge to navigate a career in music whilst also building an important peer support network.
Suitable for music professionals and musicians of all genres in Yorkshire
Location
Manchester
Closing Date
March & September
Method of applying
Online Form
Serious
Take 5
Time out to develop craft, build careers and get music out into the world, via residency, industry sessions and performance opportunities.
Suitable for established & mid-career UK artists.
Method of applying
Nomination and online application
Location
London
Closing Date
October
Sound and Music
In Motion
Transformative 18-month artist development programme for original music creators at pivotal points in their careers.
Suitable for new music composers from across the UK
Location
London
Closing Date
September
Method of applying
Online Form
Jazz North
jazznorth.org
northern line
Financial support towards touring and career development 1-1s
Suitable for established & mid-career UK artists.
Method of applying
Online Form
Location
the north
Closing Date
November
Jazz North
jazznorth.org
New Northern
Financial support for northern jazz promoters to support programme emerging artists
Suitable for northern promoters working with emerging talent
Location
the north
Closing Date
August
Method of applying
Online Form