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Early Career Promoter Fund – PRS Foundation

The Early Career Promoter Fund is open again for applications after a successful first year of the programme. For the latest advice see the ‘How to Make a Strong Application’ webinar with Grants & Programmes Manager Ben Price on the PRS YouTube channel here.

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.

Managed by PRS Foundation and supported by Arts Council England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the Early Career Promoter Fund also helps to address under representation, ensuring support reaches a diverse range of promoters, and proactively encourages grantees to support a diverse range of artists and music genres nationwide.

Click the link above or here to find out more.

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Creative Writing Groups – Manchester Speculative Fiction

Manchester is a literary city and so there are a multitude of Manchester writers’ groups. Below is a list of all the writing groups in Manchester that we’re aware of.

The groups we list here are mostly for creative writing rather than non-fiction. They cover all genres and types of creative writing: short stories, novels, novellas, screenplays, theatre and poetry. Most of them are free or have a nominal charge.

Click here to see the list of creative writing groups in Manchester.

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MIC’s Podcast Club for Global Podcasts

“Helpful and supportive regular online and in-person get-togethers for podcasters from everywhere!

We’re a community of global podcasters who help each other make brilliant podcasts.

We all make podcasts as producers, editors or presenters.

Each Podcast Club meetup is a real-life podcaster FAQ asked and answered by the awesome MIC podcaster community who come from across the world.

(yep it says Manchester, that’s where we’re based – it won’t let us put EVERYWHERE!)

Our monthly events are online, and we (aim to!) host quarterly in-person meetups too, what we like to call our ‘socials’.

We also have a special podcaster guest most months to give their expert take on a chosen podcasty subject. To date, we’ve had talks from chart-topping and award-winning podcasters about shortform podcasting, rating and reviews and remote recording.

Our guests have included Arielle Nissenblatt, podcasting legend, Olly Mann, Brown Girls Do It Too podcast, Obsessed with Line of Duty podcast producers, BBC Sounds Commissioner Louise Kattenhorn, Dan Maudsley (BBC: Paradise), The VO Social podcast, Clare Freeman (ASFB Productions: Slimming World Podcast…), Kate Cocker (The Presenter Coach: Everyday Positivity), Alex Bennett (Lower Street Media, Art of Podcast), Guy Kilty (DipDap productions, BBC 5Live: The Price of Football), Sam Walker (BBC, Desert Diaries, Northern Power Women), Emma Goswell (Gaydio, Coming Out Stories), Mark Asquith (Captivate, Rebel Base Media), Amy Woods (Content x10), Ant McGinley (XS Manchester, On The Left Side).”

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ALL HEAR – MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

All Hear is a free monthly newsletter featuring audio opportunities with upcoming deadlines from across the industry and around the world — grants, residencies, awards, calls for pitches and events spanning journalism, podcasting, radio, audio drama, oral history, sound art and more. It’s written by Talia Augustidis in collaboration with Transom.org.

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THE GREY AREA WRITING GROUP & BOOK CLUB

The Grey Area is a monthly event for trans and queer writers and book lovers. Events will take place in person, in the Office Arté Util space at the Whitworth.

This is a new trans and queer writing group and book club in Manchester. The Grey Area is based in the Whitworth and we run from 6pm to 8.30pm.The idea is for writers and book lovers to get the chance to meet, share work and find like-minded people.

The Grey Area events are held on the first Thursday of the Month. These events are very collaborative and Grey will ask you what your expectations are of the session, encourage feedback and keep the group welcoming to newcomers who may join in later months.

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GREATER MANCHESTER PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSES


Back2Work offer a wide range of training courses in Greater Manchester to help you get back to work within key industry sectors including Construction, Warehousing, Customer Service, Contact Centres and Hospitality.

On completion of your training, you’ll receive industry recognised qualifications and support to ensure that you progress into full-time employment opportunities within Greater Manchester, or further training to support your career goals.

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Free Creative Workshops – Levenshulme Old Library

Each Monday, Levenshulme Old Library provide a free and informal workshop for anyone (18+) to come and get involved with:

✂️ Collage Club with Janie Lucchese
🧵 Stitch Club with @sophiebenson
📖 Zine Club with @letsmakezines
✍️ Writing Club with @kate.ireland__

Whether you’re engaging with your creativity for the first time or looking to refine your skills, each session offers a welcoming space to explore different creative practices and connect with others who share your passion for art.

Book your place today and make this year the start of your artistic journey.

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VARIOUS ROLES & COURSES – EMPLOY GM

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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Prince’s Trust – Courses

The King’s Trust one-week programmes that are taking place in November for NEET young people in Greater Manchester! These programmes will help to gain confidence, skills, make connections and understand more about the industry!

The Prince’s Trust and Elba Hope Foundation ‘Creative Futures’ project has launched with its first programme ‘Get Started in DJing’ in proud partnership running the programme with Reform Radio!

Ages: 16-25

Taster Day: 30th Oct

Programme Date: 4th November

Location: Manchester City Centre

Next, is our Get Ready with Careers in Civil Aviation!

Ages: 16 – 30

Taster Day: 11th Nov

Programme Date: 18th November

Location: Ancoats, Manchester

Please send referral name and contact details to emily.sollis@princes-trust.org.uk

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Poetry Club and Art Club – Y2 Cafe

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DJ CALL OUT – RAISE THE BAR MCR

Deadline to apply – 6:30pm -7:30pm, last weds of every month, link here

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Work Club – The Gaydio Academy

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The Gaydio Academy in partnership with Manchester City Council is delivering radio and work skills training, peer support and mentoring to help jobless people from Greater Manchester find secure employment and training as part of ‘Work Club 2024-2025’.

All learners will see themselves enrolled into the industry whilst benefiting from one-to-one support and onward volunteering opportunities as well as tailored CV workshops and advice

This course will see you in five informal training sessions, over a single week, at the Manchester HQ.

Course Layout

  1. Introduction to Radio and how to become a radio presenter
  2. Show content & news presenting
  3. Other roles in radio & a look at music
  4. Creating your own station, job searching in the industry and preparation for the creation of your podcasts
  5. Podcast creation, a session exploring the next stage progression tailored to participant’s specific needs and next steps with Gaydio and other radio stations

Location, Dates and Times

Location: Gaydio, Suite 1a, Manchester One, 53 Portland Street, M1 3LF

Date: 2nd September to 6th September 2024

Time: 1pm to 4/4:30pm

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VARIOUS COURSES – PRINCE’S TRUST

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Whether you are looking to build your confidence, need help getting a job or want support to start a business, we have support and resources for you. Start something with The Prince’s Trust today.

Prince’s Trust support is available up and down the country, as well as online.

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STARLING – YOUNG PEOPLE’S PROJECTS

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Young People’s Projects

Starling run arts-based projects for neurodivergent young people aged 13-25. Starling focus on self-expression, positivity, and meeting like-minded people. Find a safe place to be yourself by joining one of our groups.

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JOIN THE ARTIST NETWORK – THE LOWRY

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Artist Network at The Lowry

The Lowry’s Artist Network is a free, open access programme supporting professional artists at all stages of their career to focus on their creative and professional development. The programme has a year-round offer including regular workshops, socials, ticket offers, Scratch Nights and other one-off or short–term opportunities to develop creative practice, explore new ideas and build networks. Sign up to the lowry’s newsletter to be the first to hear about what we have coming up. 

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Young Identity – Free Weekly Courses

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Join Our Free Weekly Workshops – Create, Write And Perform With Us.

Creating Connections is our weekly writing and performance workshops for young people facilitated by established poets; providing professional mentoring, writing, dramaturgy and performance classes. We are calling all aspiring writers, poets and spoken-word artists aged 13-25. If you’d like to attend, register below.

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Raise The Bar Mcr – Open Mic (Rappers/Producers)

Deadline to apply – Every last Wednesday of the month, link here

Raise The Bar MCR is the number one open mic event in Manchester, exclusively for rappers. They want to take rap back to its roots by building up the community and showcasing Manchester’s rap talent at all stages of their journey.

On the last Wednesday of every month at the Old Abbey Taphouse, 8 upcoming artists have 9 minutes to show Manny what they’ve got and have the chance to win a paid champion set at the next event. The champion set is voted for by 10 audience judges who want to see you come back and perform a 20-minute set.

Raise The Bar also host a Mancunian headliner who is making a name for themselves in the scene for 30 minutes after all the acts.

But the night doesn’t end there! At 10pm Manchester’s best cypher. Whether you have never performed in front of a crowd before or you just want to come down to pick up the mic and spray, you are welcome. Beats for the cypher are sent in by some of the coldest producers in Manchester and a Mancunian DJ will keep the vibes.

If you’re a rapper, producer or DJ and interested in getting involved don’t be shy… Send a DM or come through to our next event to meet the team.

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BBC Maestro – Masterclass Courses

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BBC Maestro is a subscription-based streaming platform, created to educate and inspire people to explore their creativity. Through pre-recorded lessons and detailed course notes, anyone can learn a wide range of disciplines and follow in the footsteps of experts respected all over the world.

BBC Maestro offers single course purchases or an annual subscription. Click the link above to browse courses and start a free trial.

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NeuroJoy – Starling

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NeuroJoy is a new programme run by Starling.

They are looking for 12 curious and creative people who want to explore the joy of diverse minds.

Working with leading neurodivergent artists, you will create work that will live forever as part of the very first creative collection of neurodivergent art and stories: The Neuro-Collection.

To take part you need to:
🌟 Identify as neurodivergent
🌟 Be between 18 and 30
🌟 Have something to say about neurodiversity
🌟 Be creative e.g. you like to make, write or perform
🌟 Be able to take part in at least 6 sessions per year

No previous experience needed.

To receive more info on NeuroJoy or to register your interest, click the link above.

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Job and Course Search -EmployGM

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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: