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Hey there,

Despite the dreary February weather, we've got some exciting things happening at The Glasshouse that'll be sure to brighten up your month!

Our first BBC Introducing from The Glasshouse gig of 2026 is happening on Wednesday 18 February. We've got local rising stars LEAZES headlining, featuring highly anticipated performances from Pollyfromthedirt and Rye.

As always, you can watch our past BBC Introducing from The Glasshouse performers over on our YouTube channel. 

We've now got our 2026 BAPAM clinic dates live on the website, and the first takes place on Friday 13 February from 10am - 2pm. The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) is the largest provider of career-specific healthcare for performers in the UK, and we have partnered with them to run a monthly clinic here at The Glasshouse.

If you have a performance related health problem such as creative practice-related injuries and pain, muscular tension, hypermobility or performance anxiety, 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, Maria and Adele)

Cover photo: Imogen and the Knife by Victoria Wai

Opportunities

EXPERIMENTA 2026

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Applications are now open for EXPERIMENTA, a programme for Northern music creators who may have encountered barriers to entering classical music. Successful applicants will receive a bursary to help with travel and access needs, take part in workshops led by industry professionals, and develop new ideas in a nurturing space. The programme runs from February to July 2026.

Deadline: Sunday 15 February 2026, 11:59pm

Apply to Play: The Great Escape

Submissions are now open to perform at The Great Escape Festival, taking place from 13-16 May 2026 in Brighton. The Great Escape welcomes artists from every genre and every corner of the globe. It offers a unique chance to showcase your talent in front of thousands of music fans, alongside 450+ emerging acts performing across 30+ venues. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with the influential industry figures who come to TGE each year in search of the next big thing.

Deadline: Sunday 15 February 2026

MUSINC Vacancies

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Musinc currently have three music vacancies available: Assistant Music Leader (Inclusive Orchestra), Assistant Music Leader (Upbeat), and Musinc Mentee (Inclusive Orchestra). Separate application packs are downloadable from their website.

Deadline: Monday 16 February 2026, 12 noon

Radiophrenia 2026 Open Call

Radiophrenia have announced an open call for sound and transmission artworks for their upcoming broadcasts beginning in September 2026. Radiophrenia is an artist run FM radio station broadcasting in Glasgow and online. They are seeking soundscapes, spoken word pieces, radio experiments, found sound, innovative approaches to drama and documentary, and radical and challenging new programme ideas.

Deadline: Saturday 14 February 2026

Phantomnesis: Call Out

Phantomnesis invites composers, sound artists and documentarians to submit recorded works that engage with Regional Practices, Extinct Gestures, and Forgotten Pathways. They seek pieces that reframe local traditions, revive lost sonic behaviours, or trace the afterlives of cultural gestures through experimental, field, electroacoustic or hybrid approaches. Open to all nationalities and ages.

Deadline: Sunday 15 February 2026

Intern Position: Beggars Group

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Applications are now open for the Beggars Group internship. The position is based in South West London and is a full time 6 month opportunity paid at London living wage. This opportunity will provide a solid foundational understanding of the music industry, exposing you to departments including Radio Promotions, Publishing, Marketing, Royalties and Digital Operations as well as allowing you the opportunity to start to build a network of contacts.

Deadline: Sunday 15 February 2026

Sensoria: Call for Submissions

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The 19th edition of Sensoria, the UK's festival of film, music and digital, will take place in Sheffield from 22 - 25 October 2026. They are looking for original new bands and artists, especially (but not exclusively) those whose performance includes innovative, exciting use of visuals. The festival also regularly presents live soundtracks/scores to films. 

Deadline: Tuesday 17 February 2026

Apply To Play: Left of the Dial 2026

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Applications are now open to perform at Rotterdam's finest festival - Left of the Dial. This festival offers the best new alternative bands and more than 150 bands will be performing at 25 stages around the city centre during the weekend. This year, the festival will take place from 22 - 24 October 2026. 

Deadline: Friday 1 May 2026

Sound Of Scarborough: Vol. 3

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Applications are now open for the next Sound of Scarborough vinyl compilation, showcasing 10-12 original tracks by emerging and grassroots artists living and working across the Yorkshire coast, Ryedale and neighbouring areas.

Deadline: Friday 27 February 2026

Apply To Play: Lancaster Jazz Festival

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The Lancaster Jazz Festival open programme is open to all artists without restriction. At Lancaster Jazz Festival they strive to promote brilliant musicians from the breadth of contemporary jazz. They are interested in promoting a diverse programme of events from around the UK, which includes new works, genre pushing acts, emerging artists and projects, and cross art form collaborations.

Deadline: Sunday 15 February 2026, midnight

BLiM: Classical Woodwind Auditions

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Black Lives in Music welcome all woodwind players from the global majority (musicians from Black, Asian and ethnically traditionally underrepresented groups) to apply. Selected candidates will be invited to take part in professional development workshops ahead of auditions, based on level of experience.

Deadline: Wednesday 4 March 2026, 5pm

Mentorship: PRS x Hen Hoose

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Hen Hoose and PRS for Music are excited to offer 10 free music mentorships for women (cis and trans) and non-binary people who want to navigate the world of music. This scheme is designed to help you clarify your existing goals, develop your skills, and take meaningful steps toward fulfilling your potential. Whether you are an aspiring artist, an emerging producer, or someone looking to grow your career in music, they will match you with an industry professional whose experience aligns with your ambitions.

Deadline: Monday 16 February 2026, 10am

Victorious Festival Portsmouth 2026

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Applications for Apply to Play are now open. Victorious Festival Portsmouth are on the lookout for fresh, exciting talent to perform at their 2026 festival. This is your opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most vibrant music weekends.

Deadline: Saturday 28 March 2026

Slacks Radio Open Call for New Shows

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Slacks Radio, Tyne and Wear's Weird Radio are accepting applications for new shows. Come and join, with the opportunity to pre-record or play live. Slacks have built up local and international radio connections with a whole host of collaborative opportunities. 

Deadline: Sunday 1 March 2026, midnight

Isle of Wight Festival New Blood Competition

The Isle of Wight Festival New Blood Competition returns bigger than ever for 2026, and applications are now open. Designed to uncover the UK’s best emerging talent, the competition has become a vital stepping stone for grassroots artists hoping to break into the industry and perform on one of the country’s most iconic festival stages.

No deadline listed

Sunderland Music City Radio

Sunderland Music City Radio is launching soon, and they have two opportunities on offer: 

They are looking for a bank of short station jingles to be played between songs all day long. Submission should be a maximum of 10 seconds, and contributors are encouraged to experiment, show their skills and have fun. 

Secondly, they are actively building their music library and want to hear from artists and bands from Sunderland, or with strong links to the city. Musicians are invited to submit their tracks for potential inclusion on the station.

Submit via email to info@musiccity.uk with either the subject line: 'Radio - jingle' or 'Radio - music'. Music submissions must be sent by Friday 27 February 2026

We Are Moving the Needle x Projet La Rue

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Hosted April 23 - 27 at the new Projet La Rue studios in Normandy, France, this inaugural masterclass offers up-and-coming women and gender-expansive artists, songwriters, and creators an exclusive opportunity to build their confidence and skills behind the board. Led by singer-songwriter Victoria Canal and producer/engineer Julia Borelli, the program provides a supportive creative space to play, learn, and grow as producers and engineers.

Deadline: Sunday 1 March 2026

Funding

Research and Development for Individuals

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Arts Council England have ring-fenced £7.5 million to invest in projects that allow creative and cultural practitioners to develop their practice. This is only open to individual creative and cultural practitioners applying using an individual profile. Grants of between £1,000 - £30,000 are on offer.

Deadline: Thursday 26 February 2026, 12 noon

POWER UP: PRS Foundation

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The POWER UP Participant Programme is designed to elevate exciting Black music creators and industry professionals and address barriers for those at crucial career stages. Creating a long-term network across the UK, each year the Participant Programme will support: 20 Black music creators and 20 Black music executives. 

Deadline: Monday 9 March 2026

The Hitmaker Fund

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The Hitmaker Fund offers an opportunity for songwriters and producers working in popular music genres to further develop their careers and writing/production with grants of between £5,000 –  £10,000.

Deadline: Tuesday 3 March 2026

International Micro Awards

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UNLIMITED are awarding up to eight pairs of disabled artists up to £3,000 to cultivate international partnerships. You must be based in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. Collaborations must take place between March and June 2026 and include multiple artforms.

Deadline: Monday 23 February 2026, 12 noon

TRACS Fund

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The Traditional Arts and Culture Fund, previously known as Tasgadh, is now open for applications. This fund offers small grants of up to £1,200 to artists, community groups, and grassroots organisations working across Scotland’s traditional music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, indigenous languages, and wider intangible heritage.

Deadline: Monday 16 February 2026

UK Rap Award with Tiffany Calver

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The UK Rap Award, delivered in Partnership with Tiffany Calver, is a 12-month programme for musicians working within UK rap and its sub-genres. It offers more than just financial support, it provides all the tools you need to expand your music and grow your career. Whether you’re developing your sound, expanding your live presence, or refining your business approach, this programme supports your long-term growth with tailored mentoring, peer collaboration, and up to £3,000 in funding to invest in your music projects. 

Deadline: Friday 13 February 2026

Funding for Young Creatives

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Mike Howley worked for many years as Director of Cultural Services for the Isle of Wight Council. When he died in 2013, he had left part of his estate for the specific benefit of aspiring young actors, musicians, dancers and writers, between the ages of 18 and 30, living on the Isle of Wight. The Trustees of Mike Howley Trust welcome young Island creatives to apply for up to £1,500 to help them realise their artistic ambitions. Funds are available for those involved in dance, theatre (including film/video), music and writing.

Deadline: Sunday 15 February 2026, 11:59pm


Resources

Generator Connect: West End

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Each month, a rotating pair of Generator team members are on hand to offer friendly, approachable advice and answer your music-related questions. This month’s session will explore Generator’s upcoming programmes and answer any questions you may have on the application process. You’ll also hear from West End’s own Dan Swift, who will share how building a strong network has supported his journey as an artist and now as a studio owner.

When? Tuesday 24 February 2026, 6pm at John Marley Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hardwick & Morris Drop-in Sessions

This month’s sessions are aimed at emerging artists who are just starting to think about their finances. Generator have partnered with Hardwick & Morris, leading accountants for the music and creative industries, to build on our professional services offering and support creatives in the music sector to take control of their finances and build lasting, sustainable careers.

When? Wednesday 25 February 2026, 9am at Generator HQ, Newcastle upon Tyne 

First Notes

Generator's First Notes is their programme for 18–25-year-old early career musicians who are looking to take their first steps into professionalising their music. If you are an artist or band ready to record and release an original piece of music, this programme will guide you through the process. They are looking for emerging artists who are 18-25 based in the North East and Tees Valley.

When? Sunday 1 March 2026, 10am at Generator HQ, Newcastle upon Tyne

Amplify: Development Labs

Bradford Producing Hub are delivering Amplify: Development Labs, a free, in-person, full-day music development programme taking place in Bradford on Thursday 19 February 2026. The day is designed to support music creators through practical songwriting and studio sessions, industry insight and bookable 1-to-1 support with experienced professionals.

When? Thursday 19 February, 10am - 4pm at Bradford College, Bradford

Ableton Live: Create, Produce & Perform

Generator are hosting a two-day hands-on course for music producers of all experience levels. Join Ableton Certified Trainer Simon Lyon for an immersive two-day workshop designed to elevate your music production skills, unlock your creativity, and help you build a confident workflow in Ableton Live.

When? Tuesday 17 February 2026, 10am at Newcastle College, Newcastle upon Tyne

Masterclass: Artistry to Industry

This Upsurge masterclass is led by Two Suns Agency. Artists and creatives can expect to gain a clear, practical understanding of how the music industry works beyond the creative side, including: commercial pressures, branding, and collaboration. The masterclass offers real-world insight into building a sustainable career, strengthening professional presentation, and confidently navigating industry opportunities.

When? Tuesday 17 February 2026, 6pm - 7:30pm at The Music Works, Gloucester 

School of Song: Workshop with Arca

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School of Song are extremely pleased to announce that Arca will be teaching a workshop, starting on Sunday 8 March. Across her genre-bending solo releases and singular production work for FKA twigs, Björk, Lil Uzi Vert, and Blood Orange, Arca has developed an unmistakable approach to sound. Her commitment to experimental music-making has inspired a generation of songwriters and producers worldwide.

When? Starting on Sunday 8 March 2026, 12pm, Online

Writing for Violin with Darragh Morgan

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This is a free online workshop open to composers of all levels. Violinist Darragh Morgan ‘new music wizard’ The Strad September 2025 will explore the sonic palette and textures available from the violin in music of now. He will discuss and demonstrate music as eclectic as Salvatore Sciarrino to Tansy Davies and also investigate the role of the violin in music with electronics.

When? Thursday 12 March 2026, 6pm, Online

Music Industry Careers Fest 2026

The North’s largest music industry careers event is back for 2026 - bringing incredible industry leaders, artists and music organisations to Liverpool to inspire, help and advise young people, students and those early in their career to build their future in music. This year’s event has been reimagined to include a morning session designed for secondary school age and FE students and their families, as well as an afternoon session for 18+ bringing invaluable information and experiences for those in higher education, training, or early on in their career. 

When? Sunday 22 March 2026, 10am - 6pm at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool

Writing for Violin with Darragh Morgan

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This is a free online workshop open to composers of all levels. Violinist Darragh Morgan ‘new music wizard’ The Strad September 2025 will explore the sonic palette and textures available from the violin in music of now. He will discuss and demonstrate music as eclectic as Salvatore Sciarrino to Tansy Davies and also investigate the role of the violin in music with electronics.

When? Thursday 12 March 2026, 6pm, Online

Útóipe Cheilteac (Celtic Utopia)

Útóipe Cheilteac is a documentary by Dennis Harvey and Lars Lovén. It documents the story of a new Ireland and its vibrant music scene, but also that of a postcolonial society wrestling with its heritage. A society where folk music carries both the oppression of the past and the dream of a bright future. 

Available to watch through multiples streaming platforms

The Hidden Artist Funding Masterclass

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Sasolo and The Hidden Artist programme will be hosting a free ‘Funding Masterclass: what's hot in 2026?'. Directed at both artists and organisations who are trying to get funding for the first time. Join Saskia Coburn & Yana Fay Dzedze for all the top tips for 2026. The masterclass consists of a 1hr sharing followed by 30mins Q&A.

When? Monday 16 February 2026, 11am, Online

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