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Melanie Baker: A woman wearing a faux fur hat and a denim vest over a white top singing and playing an electric guitar.

Hey there,

Summer's warming up, and just like your favourite festival playlist, June is packed with brilliant moments in music! Our third edition of BBC Introducing from The Glasshouse featured headliner Melanie Baker and we're already looking ahead to July's showcase with George Boomsma which is on sale now.

Our Artists in Residence are now ready to light up the stage: Frankie Archer, ako, and Natalie Sharp will be bringing powerful, genre-blurring performances to our spaces, sharing their bold new work with audiences throughout June. 

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 13th June 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 and Maria)

Cover photo: Melanie Baker by Victoria Wai

Opportunities

Todd Edwards Masterclass

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A free masterclass with house music legend and godfather of UK garage Todd Edwards, sharing insights from his stellar career which has included a Grammy-winning collaboration with Daft Punk. Part of Rhythm Section’s Future Proof programme.

When? Saturday 14th June at Cobalt Studios, Newcastle upon Tyne

Soprano Choral Scholarship

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St Barnabas’ Church, Ealing are looking to appoint a Soprano Choral Scholar for the 2025 - 2026 academic year: the post is fixed-term from 1st September 2025 - 31st July 2026 with the possibility for renewal. This post will be remunerated on a self-employed basis.

Deadline: Monday 23rd June 2025

Arts Action Festival Callout

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A callout from Sibling Arts C.I.C. who are looking for performances and workshops for Arts Action Festival taking place on Saturday 25th October 2025 at Rich Mix in East London. The festival celebrates the crossover between arts and social action, so any creative ideas tailored to this are welcome to apply.

Deadline: Monday 16th June 2025

Sound and Music Commission 2025

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British Arts Council are looking for six composers or music creators based in the UK and ODA (official development assistance countries) to co-create a new work for radio to be broadcast in Autumn 2025. Three UK-based composers and three composers from ODA countries will be selected to form collaboration pairs. Each composer will be paid a £1500 commission fee.

Deadline: Monday 23rd June 2025

Classically Black 2025: The Next Movement

Black Lives in Music are offering the opportunity for early-career classical musicians and composers from under-represented backgrounds to perform at Kings Place in London on Saturday 18th October as part of Classically Black. Classically Black is a one day event celebrating Black and global majority excellence in classical music. Selected artists will showcase their talent in front of music industry professionals.

Deadline: Wednesday 18th June 2025

Launchpad Connect

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Applications are now open for Launchpad Connect. The programme's aim is to empower existing or aspiring artists and music professionals with the skills and knowledge to navigate a career in music whilst also building an important peer support network.

Deadline: Monday 30th June 2025

Alan James Creative Bursary & Residency Programme

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Applications are now open for The English Folk Dance and Song Society's Creative Bursary and Residency Programme. The programme aims to support artists in exploring new creative ideas inspired by and sourced from traditional folk music relating to England. Three bursaries will be awarded, and once again EFDSS are partnering with The Glasshouse International Centre for Music to offer residency space for one project in Gateshead.

Deadline: Sunday 15th June 2025

Ludlow Song Young Composers Workshop 2025

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Ludlow Song are looking for young composers, aged 16 to 25, living anywhere in the UK, who are facing financial barriers to their musical practice to take part in a free, expenses-paid workshop in September this year. It will explore English song: music for voice and piano with text in the English language. 

Deadline: Friday 27th June 2025

Amplify

Amplify is a talent development programme aimed at supporting early to mid-career musicians and people working in the music sector in the Bradford district. Successful applicants will receive a development grant of £750, mentoring, industry masterclasses and more.

Deadline: Wednesday 25th June 2025


Funding

The Birthplace Fund

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Internationally acclaimed Welsh music-maker and producer Novo Amor has partnered with Beacons Cymru to deliver this ground-breaking initiative. The fund, totalling £25,000, is the first of its kind in Wales - aiming to free creators and give them the time and resources needed to focus on developing their craft. Open to individuals aged 18-35 who currently reside in Wales.

Deadline: Thursday 10th July 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 2: Thursday 10th July 2025


Resources


Queer Clash Diary

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London's most anticipated queer arts networking event, 'Queer Clash Diary', is back for 2025. This year, Raze Collective and Artsadmin are teaming up to deliver an action-packed day full of inspiring talks, networking opportunities, creative workshops, and hands-on activities. 

When? Sunday 6th July at Toynbee Studios, London

Sonic Futures: Royalties Set Up & Support

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Join the upcoming Sonic Futures 'Royalties Set Up & Support' workshop to gain clear, practical guidance from industry experts on registering with PRS and PPL, tracking your music, and ensuring you receive the royalties you're entitled to.

When? Tuesday 24th June 2025 at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton

Balance, Not Burnout

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Youth Music's upcoming NextGen Community event is all about balancing making money with making music. The panel discussion will thoroughly break down the dimensions of this topic, including how to juggle a full-time job alongside your creative career. For ages 18-30. 

When? Thursday 3rd July at Fisher Gate Point, Nottingham

What is Field Recording?

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Dr. Isobel Anderson, Founder & Director of Girls Twiddling Knobs, is leading an exclusive online workshop for women who are curious about using field recording creatively but don’t know where to start. Whether you're a musician, podcaster, sound artist or complete beginner, the workshop will cover everything from the basics of field recording to the gear you need to get started.

When? Wednesday 25th June, Zoom

Ecstatic Voices

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Whether you're a seasoned singer or just love to belt out tunes in the shower, Ecstatic Voices are holding a fun and relaxed community singing circle at St Peter's Church Hall in South Shields. Come along for an hour of joy, harmony, and connection through music. 

When? Sunday 29th June 2025

Neurodiversity & Accessibility in the Arts

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In this interview from Sound Connections, Wired4Music Associate Shakira Alleyne explains how and why her new documentary 'Neurodiversity in Music: Improving Access' came into existence, reflects on her own journey with a late Autism diagnosis, and considers the importance of continuing the conversation about how the sector can be more accessible and inclusive.

How to Connect with a Digital Audience

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Chris Cooke, co-founder and MD of Complete Music Update (CMU), presents 'How to… Connect with a digital audience'. This guide will take you through finding an audience online, as well as providing key recommendations for maintaining a fanbase and getting paid.

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