We’re delighted to announce a new international commission for two female music creators – one from the North of England and one from Europe – in partnership with Library Live, Manchester.

We’re offering female music makers the opportunity to work with award-winning and internationally renowned artist Beth Orton on a week-long songwriting residency. Find out more and apply…

We’re offering twelve emerging musicians from the North of England the opportunity to receive mentoring from established musicians and music business professionals. Find out more and apply…

18-25 and curious about the world of electronics? Sign up for this free course in electronics and experimental sound design…

Take a look back at our most recent project strand for emerging musicians — Classics & Experimental.

We’re looking for emerging music creators and digital artists from across the North East to take part in an exciting residency with acclaimed composer and producer Anna Meredith.

Female musician, producer, visual artist or performance artist? Apply to take part in this exciting cross-artform residency at the People’s History Museum

Apply to take part in ‘Music at the Museum’ – a week-long residency of collaborative songwriting and music-making led by experimental folk rock band Firefly Burning.