ELEVATE is a 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. 

Rather than discovering talent from scratch or supporting artists who are fully established, this programme is about bridging the gap between emerging and professional practice.  

We’re looking for artists who are building momentum and need the right support to progress further. Through tailored support, we’ll connect you with mentoring, new networks, recording and live performance opportunities, and a £500 bursary to support your release. 

Due to the nature of support on offer, this particular opportunity is only open to solo artists or duos for now. 

To be eligible you should have: 

• A distinct and recognisable artistic identity 
• A clear sense of your sound, influences, and creative direction (even if it’s still evolving) 
• Music already released, or ready to be released 
• Some experience of performing live across different settings 
• You’ll also need to be 18+ and from/based in Greater Manchester.