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Hey there,

We're in the middle of our Mercury Prize Fringe events here at The Glasshouse, and what a week it's been so far! 

We kicked off with Tim's Listening Party featuring Lanterns on the Lake - a night of conversation with the Tyneside band whilst listening to their Mercury Prize-nominated album Spook the Herd. 

Then we saw Ernie headline Sage Two as part of our BBC Introducing from The Glasshouse Generator X Mercury Fringe special, including amazing performances from Nadedja and Isabel Maria.

We are also pleased to announce our Jazz North X The Glasshouse Artist Development Day taking place on Wednesday 19 November 2025. Featuring sessions on creative practice, radio, touring, and sustainable music careers - with opportunities to network, collaborate, and create music together. Book a free ticket to secure your place!

Just a reminder that our next two BAPAM clinics are taking place on Friday 17 October and Friday 14 November. If you have a performance related health problem, book a free appointment and chat to Dr. Fairfax - a BAPAM and NHS GP with a special interest in performers’ health.

Every month we share the latest opportunities, resources and events in this newsletter, check out our handpicked list below. Make sure you check the deadlines as some are fast approaching.

Stay creative and take care,

The Glasshouse Artist Development Team
(Lucy, Rianne and Maria)

Cover photo: Mcxxne by Jay Dawson

Opportunities

Northern Line: Jazz North

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Northern jazz artists are invited to apply for Jazz North's live touring support programme, Northern Line. The selected cohort will receive an 18 month programme of 1:1 mentoring, a showcase at Manchester Jazz Festival 2026 and a bursary to support their live touring costs. Northern Line ensures gigs can happen, despite the ever changing landscape.

Deadline: Friday 7 November 2025

CoMA London Ensemble Composers in Residence 2026

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CoMA London is seeking composers in residence for the calendar year 2026. The composers in residence will become members of the group and play in all rehearsals and performances in that time. During the year each composer will create a new work which will be premiered in CoMA London Ensemble’s December concert. Applicants must be able to play a woodwind, brass, string or percussion instrument to a reasonable standard to be considered for this role.

Deadline: Friday 17 October 2025

Marketing and Development Coordinator Vacancy

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This is an excellent opportunity for an early career arts administrator to become familiar with all aspects of the running of a small arts organisation and record label by joining the unique, award-winning NMC Recordings. Interested candidates should send a CV and covering letter, outlining their interest and suitability for the role to eleanor@nmcrec.co.uk. 

This is a full-time role.

Deadline: Thursday 23 October 2025

Attitude is Everything Future Leaders Programme 2025

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From November 2025 to October 2026, Attitude is Everything will support 10 disabled people who are at an early stage of their careers in the music and live events industry. The programme will help develop their knowledge and skills with the aim to become confident industry leaders of the future.

Deadline: Friday 31 October 2025

EMM Festival Call Out for Performers

Lewis University and Kansas City Kansas Community College are pleased to announce an international call for submissions for the 24th Annual Electronic Music Midwest Festival, featuring guest performer Mary Hubbell, to be held March 13-14, 2026 at Lewis University. 

Deadline: Friday 14 November 2025


Sing Our Story: Musicians/Songwriters required

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Take Art is seeking to engage one or two freelance musicians/singer songwriters to deliver two ‘Sing Our Story’ projects in the Southwest of England. ‘Sing Our Story’ is a long-running programme developed and designed by Groundswell Arts.Take Art has joined forces with them to run two pilot projects within the rural south west of England, one for early years children, funded by Youth Music and a second for care experienced children, funded by Rayne Foundation.

Deadline: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Apply To Play SXSW

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Applications for SXSW are now open. There are many ways you can get involved with the festival, including applying to play, talk, curate or screen. SXSW is an annual festival celebrating the intersection of music, film, and technology - held in Austin, Texas, and expanded with SXSW London to bring the same creative spirit to the UK. It will take place between March 12-18, 2026.

Deadline: Monday 24 November 2025

Funding

GCMA Inspire Fund

The GCMA Inspire Fund by 10GM is providing grants of £500 - £2,000 for freelance and independent artists, and small organisations across Greater Manchester. 

Deadline: Friday 31 October 2025

PPL Momentum Music Fund

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The PPL Momentum Music Fund offers grants of £5,000 - £15,000 for UK based artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers. Activities eligible for support include recording, touring and marketing. 

Deadline: Monday 27 October 2025

International Showcase Fund

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The International Showcase Fund (ISF) offers grants of up to £5,500 for international export opportunities for UK-based artists, bands, songwriters and producers who have been invited to perform or create new music at international industry facing showcasing festivals, song writing camps or conferences.

Rolling Deadlines

PPL Momentum Accelerator

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Liverpool City Region & Tees Valley: PPL Momentum Accelerator is a targeted scheme to support the development of outstanding artists and bands who are writing their own music, and future Industry Professionals, outside London and who face additional barriers in reaching a crucial career tipping point based on their location.

Deadline: Monday 27 October 2025

Early Career Promoter Fund

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The Early Career Promoter Fund by PRS recognises the vital role independent promoters play in supporting the talent pipeline across England, and offers grant funding of up to £3,500 and capacity building support, with the aim of bolstering the local, regional and national ecosystems.

Deadline: Thursday 30 October 2025

In Motion 2026

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In Motion is an 18-month artist development programme designed to support artistic development goals, through designing and developing a creative project. You will receive an artist bursary and a production grant to help with researching and producing your work, accompanied by one-to-one support and group sessions throughout the programme.

Deadline: Monday 3 November 2025


Resources

Navigating Rejection: Pathways Podcast Episode 3

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This week Sound Connections had a chat with their own Yasmine Dankwah, the brain behind the Pathways Podcast as she releases Episode 3 which considers how organisations and creatives manage rejection, and can it be a springboard to life changing opportunities?


PRS Composers' Day

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The PRS Composers’ Day is an annual event for the classical community. This years’ edition is supported by the Ivors Academy and Musicians Union and will take place in Manchester. You will be joined by colleagues from the local music industry including The Halle Orchestra, Riot Ensemble and Manchester Camerata for an insightful day of free talks and networking.

When? Friday 31 October 2025 at Carole Nash Recital Room, RNCM

Sound Scotland: Free Online Composer Support Calls

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Call Sound Scotland's Composers’ Helpline if you are a composer looking for general advice, compositional support, help with funding or budgets, project ideas, partnerships, confidential wellbeing support. Every Wednesday between 1-2pm Pete Stollery, Fiona Robertson, Lisa Robertson or Emily Doolittle will be available for a chat. 

Running until Wednesday 10 December 2025

Creative Futures Music Industry Day

This industry day is for young people looking to build a career as artists, creatives, or working behind-the-scenes, learn more about the music industry and hear from professionals who are shaping it today. This platform brings together Gloucestershire's creative community for connection, learning, and open discussion. 

When? Thursday 13 November 2025, 11am - 4pm at The Music Works, Gloucester


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