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From major UK festivals to events in the US and Bali, find out how to apply to perform at a whole variety of 2025 festivals here.
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HOME MCR’s programmes offer artists across all art forms a chance to develop skills, meet peers, chat about their projects or career path and everything in between.
Deadline to apply – link here
Employ GM is here to help you find local jobs, search for courses and support to help you on your employment journey.
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The UK Audio Network (UKAN) is the UK’s largest community of audio producers, commissioners and creators, distributing work opportunities via a shared email list. Their aim is to link commissioners to talent and give all those working in audio an equal chance to pitch for work.
The group is open to anyone working with audio, including (but not limited to) commissioners, producers, editors, researchers, sound designers, and composers. Whether you work freelance, or as part of an organisation, you are welcome and valued in this community.
So — if you are looking to staff a project, promote an audio event or competition, or get advice on the business and ethics of audio work, the UK Audio Network is the place to post.
Click here to find out more and join the mailing list.
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The EmployGM website has launched, providing a one-stop-shop for people looking for jobs, training and support across Greater Manchester!
The project is a Mayoral commitment, aiming to help residents navigate the opportunities available to them and attract more talent to the city-region.
From the home page you can be directed towards:
Funding rounds are spaced throughout the year – link here
The GMCA Inspire Fund is providing grants of £500 – £2,000 for freelance and independent artists, and small organisations across Greater Manchester.
You may be a musician who would benefit from a new instrument, a small group who needs funds to expand your wardrobe or replace costumes, or a freelance artist who wishes to upskill via a training course.
The GMCA Culture Fund: Inspire is designed to support Greater Manchester-based:
- Freelance artists.
- Independent creatives, artists, musicians, and performers.
- Small creative arts organisations (less than £100k turnover).
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Decisions are expected within 6 weeks of the closing date you have applied for.
All projects must be completed by April 2026. Click here for more details.
First Friday of every month, 9:30am – 12pm at Moss Side Powerhouse
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The LGBTQ+ Journalism Network is an award-winning space for LGBTQ+ journalists across the UK – and at any stage of their career – to find, support and learn from each other.
The Network was started in January 2022 by Sophie Perry because no such space existed in the industry.
LGBTQ+ journalists have always existed and this space celebrates their work, encourages them and aims to inspire a new generation.
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Co-op Live are looking for thousands of dedicated people to join across a huge number of casual roles, including stewarding, fan safety, bar staff, chefs, hosting, events, and supervisor roles.
Join the UK’s largest arena, and help deliver the best live music experience through a world-class fan services team.
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The Black Artists Grant (BAG) offered by Creative Debuts as a no-strings attached financial support to help black artists. They can spend the grant on whatever they want – be that make new work, buy equipment or materials, travel, research, visit exhibitions or conferences, or to even just cover some life expenses.
This grant has been set up because Black artists are systematically under-supported by the art world; by institutions, curators, the artist-led scene, major and minor funding bodies, the market, art schools, and by audiences too.
Creative Debuts recognises that a full institutional overhaul and dismantling of racist structures is required to transform the industry permanently, but they hope in a small way that this grant will help enable recipients to continue their artistic practice when the odds are so stacked against them.
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Grand Plan Fund
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To apply, you need to identify as Black, Asian, Brown and/or part of the Global Majority aged 18 or over and based in the UK. For all other information and tips on making the best application possible – you can find detailed application guidance here.
You can explore the work of previous grantees here.
How can I apply?
First, check out the application guidance, then complete and submit a short application form. You can submit it in writing, or upload an audio/video file. Apply here.
When are applications open?
- 28th September – 9th November 2023
- Early January – Mid February 2024
- Early April – Mid May 2024
- Early July – Mid August 2024
20 grants per round will be awarded.
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If the applications are closed, please see this page for some other funds to apply to in the meantime.