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Ludlow Song Young Composers' Workshop 2025

Are you a young composer aged 16-25, facing financial barriers? Apply for Ludlow Song’s free workshop with Professor Julian Philips in Birmingham this September!

West Midlands
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Exchanging Notes: In Conversation with Music Declares Emergency

Music Declares Emergency CEO, Lewis Jamieson, will discuss the current music industry action, the role of the artist, and the centrality of the fan in putting music at the heart of climate action. 

When: Tuesday 22nd July, 11am - 12pm

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Balance, Not Burnout: Making Money While Making Music

Join us for a panel discussion, where we'll tackle the question of what it means to make money while being a musician. After the panel, enjoy a performance from a local NextGen Funded artist, followed by an open mic and networking session.

Where: Fisher Gate Point, 1 Fisher Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1GD 
When: Thursday 3rd July 2025, 7 PM - 11 PM

East Midlands
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Abram Wilson x We Out Here performance opportunity

We’re excited to be returning to the We Out Here Festival for the fourth year running! Once again we will hold an open competition in which three artists can win a place to perform at the Abram Wilson takeover slot in The Big Top on Thursday 14 August.
Deadline: 5pm, Fri 13th June

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The ArtsTrain Academy

Our free songwriting programme for passionate young artists, songwriters and instrumentalists aged 13-17.

London
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Artist Commissions - And Still I Rise

Artists selected will receive a £500 fee for developing & rehearsing their artistic piece, and £200 per performance.

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Exchanging Notes: Planning and Time Management

Tuesday 1st July 11am-12pm

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Exchanging Notes: Concentration

Tuesday 24th June 11am-12pm

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Exchanging Notes: Prioritisation and Organisation

Tuesday 17th June 11am-12pm

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Contribute your creative skills to Girls of Pop Zine

Contribute your creative skills to newly launched music magazine, Girls of Pop Zine

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BAFTA Young Presenters Competition

Dream of becoming a presenter and interviewing famous faces from the world of film, games and TV? The 2025 BAFTA Young Presenters competition is now open. Deadline for entries is 5pm on Thursday, 17 April 2025.

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Thanks for you interest in my work, I'm Rachel Graham, Projects Director at TiPP.

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STEP - Paid traineeships for young East Londoners

Deadline: Sunday 30th March 2025

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Early Years Music: Nurturing children and staff via Zoom

Tuesday 20th May 9.30am
 

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The Power of Music: Supporting Children's Wellbeing

Wednesday 11th June 2025. 7.30 – 9.00 pm 

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Fostering Your Early Years Music Via Zoom

Thursday 26th June 1.15pm

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HQI360: Artist Development Programme

6-month programme

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BBC Young Composer 2025

Now officially open!

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Exchanging Notes: Decision Making Model (2/3)

The second session of the 'Design your Own' workshops.

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Uplift Earned Income 2025

Uplift Earned Income has been created for organisations which are keen to embrace entrepreneurship.