Applications for In the Making 2026 are now open!

In the Making is the UK’s only year-long artist development programme for young music creators aged 14–18 — open to all styles of music, from beats and songs to sound art, classical, experimental and everything in between.

Each year, 50 young creators from across the UK come together for an unforgettable creative journey — starting with an intensive week-long summer residential, followed by 12 months of online development, mentoring and peer support.

It begins with a six-day residential at the University of Huddersfield (26–31 July 2026), before continuing into a flexible year-long programme of creative development, industry insight and career support (September 2026 - June 2027).

“The entire experience of In the Making has been amazing, exceeding all expectations.​ I now feel I have a clear future in music and the ambition and knowledge to make it. It’s opened a lot of doors.”

Participants get:
• dedicated time to develop original work and creative ambition
• professional artists and tutors supporting their ideas and practice
• their music workshopped, performed and enhanced by leading musicians
• their work professionally recorded, performed and filmed
• industry insight and career guidance from across the music sector
• a creative community of young music makers from across the UK

If you work with, support, teach or care for a young person between 14–18 who is passionate about making music — or if you are a young music creator yourself — then this programme is for you.

Applications close Monday 20 April 2026 at midnight
🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/IntheMaking2026

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