This groundbreaking programme supports Black music creators and industry professionals, aiming to address anti-Black racism and racial disparities in the music industry.
The Ivors Academy is proud to support POWER UP by providing songwriters and composers on the programme with all the benefits of Ivors Academy membership for a year:
- Mentoring
- Networking opportunities
- Free and discounted events
- Help to understand the music industry with guides, webinars and advice
Each member strengthens our advocacy for the rights and value of songwriters and composers.
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POWER UP supports each annual cohort, fostering career development and breaking down barriers. Participants benefit from grant support of up to £15,000, capacity-building masterclasses, mentoring, coaching, mental health and wellbeing assistance, and access to added value support from POWER UP supporters, including The Ivors Academy.
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2024 music creator cohort
ALT BLK ERA
Arowah
BAELY
brownbear
Dot Inc
James Perry
Jords
JULS
Lloyd Luther
Mirari
Mysie
namesbliss
Nat Maddix
Noushy
Nwando Ebizie
SCRUFIZZER
Seckou Keita
T.Williams
Tomike
Winnie Ama
Yazmin Lacey
