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NextGen community event – Klust x Youth Music

Aged 18-30 and want to know more about music journalism in Wales? The upcoming NextGen Community event in Cardiff offers young creatives industry insight to help further careers in music.

Youth Music have partnered with award-winning Welsh music platform Klust to host an evening of panel discussions, live performances and networking at Paradise Garden, Cardiff. Hear from industry professionals on the importance of music press for artists, routes into music journalism and making use of local music scenes as a creative.

Whether you’re an emerging artist or working behind the scenes, our panel of experts will cover all areas of the ever-changing industry of music journalism.

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Creator Fund – AWAL

Deadline to apply – 22nd April, apply here

Are you a UK-based content creator with ambition and big ideas?

Do you have a unique format concept that will support British music artists?

AWAL & lemontank are searching for the next generation of UK-based cultural curators and music content formats. We are leading an open call for creators ready to supercharge their content and develop their brand.

Up to 3 creators will be hand-picked to join our 5 month programme and have the opportunity to work with AWAL artists to develop skills, make connections and gain insight into how to grow and develop their content business / passion.

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Greater Manchester Civic Leadership Programme 2026 – Flourish

Deadline to apply – Midday, Thursday 30th April, apply here

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and shaping the future of Greater Manchester?

Do you want to build your confidence, broaden your civic leadership skills and step into roles where you can influence real change?

This is a hands-on leadership experience designed to build on your insight, skills and confidence to enable you to step into civic and public leadership roles in your community and beyond. It is about discovering or amplifying your voice, building both strategic and peer to peer networks and understanding how systems work so you can influence further.

Leading for Legacy is for diverse people of all genders, from underrepresented and Global Majority backgrounds, living or working in Greater Manchester who are passionate about civic and social leadership.

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Songwriter Applications – POP up!

Calling all creatives and songwriters making musical theatre work within the pop music verse – POP up! & Lowry has an opportunity for you!

POP up! is a brand-new event series showcasing North West songwriters and creatives working across pop music in all its forms including musical theatre with pop at its heart. We’re here to spark collaborations, celebrate fresh voices, and champion writers creating bold, emotionally-driven work with full main character energy.

To apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMl_dgkU9Nc49MWNPFOjp18MAckhhHv-Y0Hffo8DOMdzm-pw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107559435656188320400

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Courses & Funding- Kings Trust

Multiple Deadlines

Kings Trust have so many great courses for young people aged 16-30 to get involved in. Courses are free and give people the tools to build their confidence, find a job or start their own business.
Coming up:

Free funding to train or start work
Build confidence with Explore
TeamMaking it in Media
Get Started with Disability Care
LLN Support
Get support to launch your business
Education Mentors
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EARLY CAREER PROMOTER FUND – PRS FOUNDATION

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

Grants of up to £3,500 will be available to support a range of activity, including:

  • The booking, programming and promotion of gigs, concerts, club nights, showcases, tours and other performances
  • Costs associated with those activities (including venue hire, production, artist and/or DJ fees, crew fees, administration and other related costs)
  • Capacity building (including mentoring, coaching, shadowing, workshops, masterclasses, and other skill building and networking opportunities)
  • Other expenditure which helps grantees to programme a diverse range of artists, develop new audiences and build their skills

The fund aims to help emerging promoters to do what they do best – book and promote shows to develop scenes, support artists and DJs and to reach and engage audiences locally, regionally, and nationally, and build sustainable careers in the grassroots music sector. Those receiving support will be able to step up to book and promote talent at a scale beyond their current level, and build their capacity, skills and networks.

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Opportunities for Songwriters – PRS Foundation

As a songwriter, why not throw yourself into a new opportunity in 2026? From applying for funding initiatives to signing up to freestyle challenges, there are a host of openings for songwriters to explore in January as the music industry clicks back into gear following the festive break.

We’ve pulled together five opportunities for songwriters to check out in January 2026 — click here to find out more.

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Young Film Collective Course 2026 – HOME

HOME Young Film Collective is a 6 month programme for 18-25 year olds who want to take part in film workshops covering everything from practical filmmaking skills, programming, distribution and will culminate in the making of a number of short films that will be screened in HOME’s cinema. The 6 month programme will begin in February 2026 and applications are open now.

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Creative Producer Development Course (CPD) – HOME

Developed by Lowry, HOME and Z-arts, the course is designed to give early-career producers in Greater Manchester the structured training, networks and practical tools they need to thrive. For 2026, Company Chameleon joins the programme as a new partner, and Stage One return for a second year. 
Our pilot made clear just how essential this kind of development is — especially at a time when the sector faces a shortage of producers and few accessible pathways exist for new and diverse talent to enter the field. 

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ENGLISH CONVERSATION CAFE


English Conversation Cafe is for anyone who speaks very little English or none, who would like to learn more about the English language and social culture/traditions, or just to socialise and beat the blues of isolation.

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YOUNG EVERYMAN PLAYHOUSE OPPORTUNITIES

Working with outstanding professional artists, being in YEP you’ll develop your creativity, learn new skills, gain qualifications and make new friends in our welcoming and supportive groups and sessions.

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Skills Exchange Tameside – Royal Exchange Theatre

Deadline to apply –

In partnership with Jigsaw Homes, we’re bringing back our Skills Exchange programme where we’ll be running 2x week long training courses for young people aged 16-18 (or 18-25 with an EHCP) who live in Tameside and aren’t in education, training or full time employment. The courses we’ll be running are:

Hospitality: 8 Sept – 13 Sept from 1-4pm at Dukinfield Community Hub
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Live Events Production: 20 Oct – 25 Oct from 1-4pm at Tameside Arts Centre
LIVE EVENTS PRODUCTION LINK

As part of the course, participants will get further support from a Key Worker at Jigsaw to help them into further employment or training opportunities AND the chance to see a free show here at RET. We can also support covering cost of travel, lunches etc or any other barriers that people might face.

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RAD FUND – THE BFI DOC SOCIETY

The BFI Doc Society RAD Fund is open and accepting applications on a rolling basis. They are inviting UK-based first or second-time feature-length documentary directors, director/producer teams, and emerging to mid-career producers to apply. The fund supports independent, non-fiction films and immersive projects with up to £5,000 for early-stage development of a single film or up to £10,000 for multiple projects with attached directors. The funding emphasises expansive, director-led storytelling that represents the diversity of UK society and encourages creative risks.

Applicants must register at app.docsociety.org/apply/ and complete the application form. Applications are accepted year-round, with a processing time of up to 12 weeks. Successful applicants will receive funding for activities such as writing treatments, creating visual materials, research costs, and fees for consultants and directors. This initiative aims to champion underrepresented talent and foster a more inclusive film industry.

For more information, visit the BFI Doc Society website or contact hello@docsociety.org.

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Bursaries for Photographers – Royal Photographic Society

RPS bursaries offer financial support and tailored resources to help you create, develop, and share your photography.

RPS bursaries provide a platform for international exposure and professional development.

The successful recipient will have their work published and showcased digitally across the RPS

On completion of the projects, each recipient will also have the opportunity to have your portfolio printed by Metro Imaging.

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WHATCLASS

WHATCLASS is a revolution in modern music learning. On-demand, bite-size classes directly from the most influential artists in music culture, with insight and skills you can use immediately.

Whether you aspire to perform on the biggest stages or simply explore a personal passion for music-making, WHATCLASS empowers your artistic journey, one class at a time.

Click the link above to find out more.

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Talent Pool Sign Up – Alchemy Arts

Alchemy Arts frequently offer freelance opportunities for creatives of all skill levels, from emerging talent to seasoned professionals. Each job listing will detail the required experience and compensation. While most opportunities are paid, we may also share occasional volunteer roles or general vacancies within our team. By joining their talent pool, you’ll receive updates on these openings and can choose to apply for the roles that align with your skills and interests.

While most questions are optional, Alchemy Arts would love to learn more about your background and the type of work you’re most passionate about.

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Creative Steps for Individuals Fund

The aim of this fund is to support individual artists and organisations who have experienced barriers to accessing our funding. Creative Steps aims to address this by supporting artists and organisations throughout their journey, helping them with their professional, business and organisational development. 

We believe it is crucial to support these individuals and organisations because it is a priority for us to increase the diversity of work being created, funded and celebrated in Wales.

We want to make sure that you have sufficient time to complete your application, including any support/mentoring that’s required. Please note that if you have not already spoken to a Development Officer and discussed a draft proposal with them, we will not be able to release a link to an application form less than 2 weeks before a published deadline. Thank you.Who can apply?

Creative Steps for Individuals is open to individual artists and creatives who identify as being ethnically and culturally diverse, Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent. This scheme focuses on these particular groups because research, both internally and externally, tells us that we are not engaging enough with individuals from these backgrounds. It also tells us that individuals from these backgrounds and lived experiences have not been able to access our funding easily and have faced barriers and/or discrimination.

Please see the next drop down for our full definitions.

We advise that you read the eligibility criteria below to find out if you’re eligible to apply for this fund.

Take a look at our eligibility criteria for individuals.

Our criteria for individuals states that you must have experience as an artist or creative professional. You may have had breaks, and your artistry does not have to be your main source of income, but you must have demonstrable artistic or creative experience.

Our criteria for individuals states that you must have some experience of making and sharing work with others (a performance or exhibition for example). For those that do not have this experience, we may still be able to support you as long as you submit a portfolio to us with your application. We may decide to fund you based on your artistic potential.

You must clearly articulate the barriers you’ve had in your journey and how the Creative Steps funding can help remove those barriers. We recognise that it can be difficult to talk about negative or harmful experiences so we will do our best to ensure that applicants are able to share their experiences in a safe environment. 

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Creative Grant – The White Pube

The White Pube Creatives Grant is a one-off £500 grant to be given out to a different working class creative practitioner based in the UK once every month. This grant has been set up to support creatives of all ages who are early in their careers and would benefit from this no-strings attached financial support to help them in whatever they like – be that money to cover time to make, or money to fund materials, equipment, research, subscriptions, development, travel, or even rent and bills. The grant is open to anybody who makes stuff. Art, writing, performance, sound, music, craft, comedy, games, whatever you want to throw at us.

Anybody can put themselves forward by emailing funding@thewhitepube.com. Give us a brief introduction to yourself, contact information and an example of your work. There is no deadline as this is a monthly rolling grant, and the grant does not expect any outcomes or reporting. If you are not awarded the grant one month, your submission is still taken into consideration for future months so there is no need to re-submit. The work of each recipient is shared on The White Pube homepage, plus you can find more information about previous recipients below.

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Soundcheck Open Call

Are you an artist who has either tried, or would like to try, working with improvisation in your music? Soundcheck will help define what jazz means to you.

There are 10 places up for grabs and we want to make sure everyone across the whole of Greater Manchester has a chance to apply. 

We invite you to apply by filling out this short form (we’ve timed it, and think it takes about 15 minutes to complete). You will also need to upload a 3 minute video of you performing an original piece of music. Please be aware that you cannot save and return to this form or download a copy of your answers afterwards.

If you’d prefer to apply by video instead, answering the questions by speaking to a camera, that’s fine. Just film yourself answering the same questions in this form, upload the video to WeTransfer and send it to talent@manchesterjazz.com

Applications will close 15th September, 9 am.

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Free Acting Workshop – Manchester Television Workshops

Commercials are full of people like you and TV/film producers want REAL PEOPLE, not posh drama school graduates. However, unless you’ve been to stage school or had some kind of formal training, it’s hard to be yourself on camera. That’s where Manchester Television Workshops comes in. 

MTW take people from all walks of life and teaches them acting skills and industry secrets that gives them everything they need to get work in the industry. They are all about diversity, so classes are open to everyone.

MTW only take people into workshops who they feel have potential, and offer an introductory class completely FREE OF CHARGE – it gives you the chance to show what you can do and to see if you like what they do! 

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