Factory International Sounds 2025

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Factory International Full time

**Closing date - Midday, 20th January 2025**Factory Sounds is our annual programme designed to support and raise the profile of the music industry in Greater Manchester.**

Every year we support 11 extraordinary people working in music. This year we’re increasing this support to **15 **talented individuals.

Whether you’re a musician, technician, label, or creative, Factory Sounds is for **you**. We're particularly interested in supporting the development of people who are underrepresented in the sector.

Want to find our more? Meet our wonderful Factory Sounds alumni here.
- Supported by adidas._

**How It Works**

We’re offering financial support of up to £1,000 for anyone based in Greater Manchester who’s involved in music, whether as a professional or amateur. This includes musicians and DJs, producers and promoters, even label owners and managers. Simply send us a proposal mapping out why you’d like to receive financial support (details are below) and we’ll consider your pitch.

Do you need help to make or complete a recording? Perhaps you’re a label wanting to promote some new releases or you’re looking for support to present a gig or live event. Perhaps a little financial support will go a long way towards giving you the head-space to make new music. Or maybe you just want to buy some equipment. Factory Sounds can provide the support you need.

Successful applicants will receive:

- Peer to peer support through regular meetings with your Factory Sounds cohort and specialist members of the Factory International team, who will help support your artistic development
- Three mentorship sessions with an industry member
- £1000 to support your creative development
- Tailored workshops and other creative opportunities
- Access to a bespoke space for developing music
- The opportunity to perform in the Social as part of our public programme

**How to Apply**

**FAQs**

**What does underrepresented mean?**

Underrepresented groups are those who have a lack of representation, and consequently less of a voice, in a specific industry or body. For this programme, we’re particularly keen to hear from applicants whose lived experience is currently underrepresented within the UK creative industries, including but not limited to: those from low-income backgrounds, trans and gender diverse people, women, people from the Global Majority, and those who identify as D/deaf, disabled, and/or neurodiverse.

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