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Emerging Artists

Finding the right support can make the world of difference.

Whatever your musical style or background, we’ll give you the space you need to take risks and to develop confidence in your artistic voice. We’ll help you connect and collaborate with everyone from established professionals to peers who are figuring all this out too.

We know there are diverse routes into the industry and ‘emerging’ means different things to different people. Our creative and practical support will help you to carve out a career that feels authentic to you.

Emerging Artists Stories

Explore the stories of some of the amazing independent artists we've supported over the years.

  • is33n (pronounced i-seen) stands on a Manchester street. They are looking straight into the camera.

    3 December 2022

    Spotlight on is33n

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  • CHAINES (Cee Haines) stands on a Manchester street. They are looking directly into the camera with a smile.

    3 December 2022

    Spotlight on CHAINES

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  • Chesqua stands on a Manchester street. She is looking straight into the camera with a beaming smile.

    3 December 2022

    Spotlight on Chesqua

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Emerging Artists Resources

Top tips, blogs and videos to inform and inspire you while you pursue a career as an independent artist.

  • LoneLady stood looking into the forward distance wearing a bright red Adidas blazer on a grey backdrop.

    6 December 2022

    LoneLady's tips for aspiring musicians

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  • Anna Meredith stood in the centre looking up towards something unseen. The background is a mixture of blues and purples that seep behind and in front of Anna, transitioning to warm reds, oranges and yellows on her torso.

    6 December 2022

    Anna Meredith's creative process

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  • Headshot of ESKA smiling at the camera with flowers in her hair against a teal background.

    6 December 2022

    ESKA's life lessons

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  • Dimly lit side profile of Mr Scruff with a projection of his illustrations which cover the background and his neck.

    6 December 2022

    Mr. Scruff's tips for DJs

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  • Anna Moulson stands to the right with sunglasses on looking at the camera. She is on a rocky beach. behind her is the ocean and a pier far off to the left.

    17 November 2022

    How to create a stand-out streaming experience

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Emerging Artists Resources

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