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We work with 100s of young, emerging and original music creators at the forefront of new music and sound each year across our programmes, awards and commissions.
Our artist-led programmes build on our 18 years of expertise creating dynamic spaces for individuals to design and embark on their own unique creative journeys to realise their creative and career ambitions.
We facilitate collaborations and communities by connecting creators and equipping individuals to share their creative knowledge, skills and learning with each other.
For creators aged 18 and over
In Motion is our flagship artist development programme for original music creators at the frontiers of new music who are ready for a transformational step change in their creative practice and career.
Our Essentials Fund provides small grants to enable creators to access otherwise unaffordable tools, resources and support they have identified as being key to developing their practice and career.
The International Society for Contemporary Music is an international network devoted to the promotion and presentation of new and contemporary music. The ISCM World New Music Days Festivals include one music creator to represent Britain.
For young creators
In the Making is the UK's only year-long artist development programme for passionate and ambitious young music creators aged 14–18 who are looking to push their creativity and musical horizons further. In the Making is for all young people and all types of music — beats, songs, sound art, classical, experimental, electronic and everything in-between.
The Young Voices is a dynamic group of talented young creators, aged 14–18, who work closely with us to shape the future of our youth programming. The Zine is an inspiring publication that offers a unique snapshot of life as a young music creator in the UK today, blending reflections, advice, and creative tools for fellow young music creators.
Our music labs offer insights into creating, producing and promoting your own music. They explore new ways of making music with some of the most exciting professional composers, artists, producers and music creators in the UK today. Each of these interactive lab sessions have been created with, and will be delivered by, young people.
Information for creators
Over 18 years we have developed and championed the creatives and careers of 100s of creators on our programmes who have gone on to make significant contributions across the musical ecology.
Our Fair Access Principles are a sector leading code of best practice for equitable and accessible artist development programmes and the foundation of our Fair Access Network.
Discover opportunities from across the UK. From commissions and residencies to funding, calls and collaborations, we connect creators with pathways to develop their work, build networks and sustain their practice.
Channels for creators
The new music platform for UK-based music creators to represent themselves and their works for potential commissioners, partners, researchers and anyone with an interest in the ever evolving new music ecology in the UK.
The Sampler Mixtape is our weekly new music radio show on Resonance FM, hosted by creators and collaborators across our community. Hosting a mixtape is a great opportunity to share your own new music and the music that inspires you.
Discover new music events near you. Filter by event type, genre, location, date, or use our interactive map to see upcoming events near you. If you have upcoming new music and sound events, including gigs, festivals, workshops, previews or album launches, you can list them for free on our Events page, where they will be seen by thousands of visitors every month.