The Emergents programme is part of the Drake Music Collective – our professional development programme for Disabled musicians.

This year, we will select 5 Emergent artists.

The main programme runs from January 2027 to May 2027, with a showcase event in October 2027.

If you are selected as an Emergent you will get:

• A £1000 creative bursary to support your future goals and creative ideas.
• A £500 development bursary, to support you to take part in our online creative development programme.
• An opportunity to showcase your work to an audience of industry professionals at a hybrid in-person/online event in October 2027 (date to be confirmed).
• There will be two development sessions per month. The sessions will be held online on a Tuesday evening from 6pm to 8pm. The sessions will include:

3 training sessions about topics related to the music industries.
3 discussion sessions to explore creative ideas.
3 group mentoring sessions with an experienced musician.
1 networking session with other musicians and Drake Music staff.