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Hey there,

The sun is starting to stick around, and we're hoping it lasts to complement our Summer of exciting music events and artist opportunities. The second gig of our new BBC Introducing from The Glasshouse series took place last week with headliner VENUS GRRRLS, and the night was electric! Make sure to check out June's edition featuring Melanie Baker. 

Our Artists in Residence are gearing up to reveal their projects in June, and Frankie Archer and ako's shows are on sale now.  

And don't forget that our British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) clinics are available to book. The next clinic will take place on Friday 16th May from 10am - 3pm. Book your appointment here.

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, Maria and Chyaro)

Cover photo: Lizzie Esau by Jay Dawson

Opportunities

MENT 2026

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European emerging bands and artists can apply to play at MENT 2026. MENT is an annual music discovery festival and conference held in Ljubljana, Slovenia every February and serves as a meeting point for artists, music professionals and music lovers. 

Deadline: Thursday 14th August 2025

Gate to Southwell Festival 2025

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Apply for a slot at Gate to Southwell Festival 2025 in Nottinghamshire. Welcoming a mix of styles and tempos - from folk to world to punk!

Festival dates: Thursday 3rd - Sunday 6th July 2025

2Funky Arts: And Still I Rise

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2Funky Arts is seeking artists from Black, African, and Caribbean backgrounds for a vibrant performance showcase touring the Midlands during Black History Month. Artists of all styles - poetry, music, dance, or theatre - are invited to apply, with fees of £500 for development and £200 per show.

Deadline: Monday 30th June 2025

L.A.D.S (Ladies Open Decks and Social)

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Meet other likeminded women and gender minorities who love music and are already DJ-ing or would like to learn. An informal session for chatting, mixing and sharing notes.

When? Wednesday 4th June at Cobalt Studios in Newcastle upon Tyne

English Folk Expo 2026

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Artist applications are now open for the English Folk Expo 2026. This is an annual showcase for folk, roots and acoustic music in England, attracting over 170 industry professionals to Manchester.

Deadline: Sunday 8th June 2025

Jam Lab Season 23

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Jam Lab is a 5-week workshop program running twice per term, for individual musicians to experience working with, playing in, and performing as a band on a regular basis. Youth & Adult sessions will take place on Fridays and Mondays starting on Friday 13th June and Monday 16th June 2025.

£125 per program (£25 per week) 

Anam Creative: Industry Collective

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This is a ten-month project for four young creatives to gain hands-on experience in running an independent record label, starting on Tuesday 1st July 2025. Working as a team, participants will collaborate to design and launch a real-world music release for an artist of their choice. A £1,680 bursary will also be provided.  

Deadline: Saturday 31st May 2025

Launchpad+

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Launchpad+ supports artists, managers and labels to release their music effectively and maximise their royalty collection. In 2024, they distributed 296 releases from 128 artists.

No Deadline (rolling programme)


Funding

PPL Momentum Music Fund

The PPL Momentum Music Fund offers grants of £5k-£15k 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 11th August 2025

Early Career Promoter Fund

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The Early Career Promoter Fund offers grants of up to £3,500 along with capacity building support to promoters with the aim of bolstering the local, regional, and national ecosystems.

Deadline for Round 1: Thursday 15th May 2025

Round 2 Opens: Friday 16th May 2025


Developing Your Creative Practice

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Developing your Creative Practice offers grants between £2k-£12k to support individual creative and cultural practitioners to focus on their development and take them to the next stage of their practice.

Deadline: Thursday 22nd May 2025

National Lottery Project Grants

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Arts Council's National Lottery Project Grants is an open access programme for arts, libraries and museums projects, offering funding between £1k-£100k. The programme supports thousands of individual practitioners, community and cultural organisations.

No deadline (rolling programme)

Help Musicians Fast Track Awards

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Help Musicians are offering support of up to £500 to help you grow or sustain your income from music, or to help you take part in something that could enhance your career.

Deadline: Friday 23rd May 2025

Resources


Music Futures Conference

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Connecting aspiring professionals and artists with music industry experts, Music Futures x A Stones Throw Festival enables a direct conversation through a range of panels that cut through the noise.

When? Friday 23rd May at The Exchange 1856 in North Shields

A&R Sessions with Abbie McCarthy from BBC Introducing

The A&R sessions are conversational interviews with some of the biggest music industry professionals. This session includes special guest Abbie McCarthy from BBC Introducing. It’s a must-attend for anyone wishing to pursue a career in music behind the scenes or centre stage.

When? Monday 2 June 2025 at The Gallery, Tileyard Road in London

Music Meetup Hosted by The Culture House

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The next Music Meetup workshop will explore marketing and creative direction, supporting local musicians and artists to grow their presence and following. Led by creative director Jenni Harrison.

When? Thursday 29th May at Grimsby Central Hall

National Youth Folk Ensemble Open Days

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For instrumentalists aged 12-18, National Youth Folk Ensemble are holding a variety of open days throughout May 2025 where you can find out more and even audition. Expect music workshops with professional folk musicians, Q&A sessions, and performance opportunities.

PRS For Music Festival Application Guide 2025

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Need any festival application guidance? This document by PRS For Music provides tips for any performers/bands who are looking to apply for national or international festivals in 2025.

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