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Frequencies New Music Residency 2026
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Eligibility Criteria
(Required.)
I am aged 18 - 25
I am a music creator: artist, singer, instrumentalist, musician, band, producer
I live in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales
I can commit to rehearsal dates during May - November 2026
I can commit performing at the prom in November 2026
I can confirm that I have not received a grant or award from Music for Youth within the past 12 months
I have a UK bank account and I am a permanent UK resident
I can submit a video and audio link showcasing my work
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Legal First Name
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Legal Last Name
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Date of birth
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Please upload an image of your ID (passport, drivers license birth certificate)
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Preferred Pronouns
(Required.)
They/Them
She/Her
He/Him
Other (please specify)
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7.
Music Creator Name (if different from name provided above)
(Required.)
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Email Address
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Address
(Required.)
Name
Company
Address
Address 2
City/Town
State/Province
ZIP/Postal Code
Country
Email Address
Phone Number
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Are you a member of PPL?
Yes
No
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Are you a member of the Musicians Union?
Yes
No
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Do you have a manager or any representation for your music?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
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Are you signed to a major or independent music label?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
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14.
Are you one of the following:
(Required.)
Instrumentalist
Producer
DJ
Artist
Band
Musician
Singer
Other (please specify)
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What genre of music do you make
(Required.)
Singer songwriter
Hiphop/Rap
Grime/Drill
Electronic
Folk
Soul/Neo Soul
Funk
Rock/Metal
Alternative
Bass/Dub/Jungle
Poetry/Spoken Word
Raggae
Jazz
Classical
Pop
Folk
Country
Other (please specify)
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Please insert your social media links
Instagram:
Tiktok:
Youtube:
Other:
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Please insert a audio link to your music or music that you have actively written/performed;
Accepted formats include: soundcloud, youtube, spotify, apple music, vimeo. [Please ensure it is not password protected]
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Please insert a live video performance link of your music (ensure that the video is at minimum 1-minute long)
Accepted formats include: youtube, vimeo [Please ensure it is not password protected]
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Please upload a score and lyric sheet to your music or music that you have actively written/performed (scores / chord progressions / lyrics)
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20.
Please tell us about yourself:
What type of music you make
How long you have been a music creator
Who you are inspired by musically
What your future ambitions are
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Please tell us why you would like to collaborate with other music creators and what makes you a good collaborator
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Do you have any gigs / live performances or releases taking place this year?
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How can the music mentor support your artistic development needs on the project?
(Required.)
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Please tell us how you plan on using the bursary? (It must be used to support your participation)
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Please upload an image that your happy for us to use publicly if selected
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If you are applying as an arranger, please confirm the following:
(Required.)
I have experience reading and writing musical score at ABRSM grade 6-8
I am willing to shadow the lead residency mentor
I am willing to submit revisions according to deadlines
I am willing to receive constructive feedback and amend the scores where necessary
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If you are an artist or band, please confirm the following:
I am willing to collaborate with the mentors to construct the lyrics and structure of the song
I have at least 2 years of live performance experience
I have experience writing and releasing my own original music
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If shortlisted, I am available to attend an interview on week commencing 27 April (full details will be shared to shortlisted candidates)
Yes
No
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Is your gender the same as the one you were assigned at birth
(Required.)
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
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Please state your gender
Male
Female
Non Binary or gender fluid
Trans
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)
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31.
What is your sexual orientation?
(Required.)
Asexual
Bisexual
Gay
Heterosexual or straight
Lesbian
Pansexual
Queer
None of the above, please specify
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Disability: Do you identify as having a disability?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)
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If you have answered yes to to the above, please detail any physical, mental or learning difficulties you have and how we can support you
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34.
Have you claimed free school meals?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
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What is your ethnicity?
(Required.)
White
Black African
Black Caribbean
Hispanic or Latino
Asian or Asian American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)
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36.
Please select which best represents your current status from below:
(Required.)
Employed full time
Employed part time
Internship
Freelance
Unemployed
Studying at college
Studying at University
Recent graduate
Other (please specify)
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Are you the first member of your family to attend secondary school, college/sixth form and/or University?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
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38.
How did you find out about the Artist in Residency?
(Required.)
School/College/University staff
My local Music Hub
Social Media
An arts organisation
Word of mouth (parent, friend, gaurdian)
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