Delivered by In The Making, The Ivors Academy, PPL and The Ivors Academy Trust, Inside Track is a one-year long artist development programme which provides creative and career opportunities to four participants from underrepresented groups and/or creators who are facing significant barriers accessing the music industry.
Barriers may relate to lack of access to education, caring responsibilities or geographical location.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Over the course of 12 months, participants work with Cassell the Beatmaker to:
- Write and produce two tracks.
- Collaborate with award-winning musicians and songwriters.
- Participate in training workshops and mentoring (including image and brand development and business planning).
- Receive promotional opportunities to elevate their profile.
- Showcase their work through a live performance.
- Receive invitations to industry networking opportunities.
AM I ELIGIBLE?
To be eligible to apply for Inside Track, you should:
- Be a performing songwriter or composer (solo artists only).
- Live in the UK or Northern Ireland (recording takes place in Greater London Areas. Travel and accommodation bursaries are available).
- Be aged 18 + (there is no upper age limit for applications).
- Be a member of The Ivors Academy (bursaries can be applied for at the point the programme application is made for those with a financial barrier).
- Not have completed a project with In the Making CIC previously.
- Not have financial investment from a manager, publisher or record label or other industry partners.
- Not be tied into an exclusive publishing or recording contract.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Applications have now closed.
WHAT IF I AM UNSUCCESSFUL?
Due to the very limited number of places available on the programme, The Ivors Academy would like to ensure applicants are aware of the other career development opportunities offered by The Ivors Academy. If you are unsure on how to make the most of your membership, please email membership@ivorsacademy.com.
TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS
‘The highlight was definitely just being in the studio, creating, being pushed outside of my comfort zone… Just making me evolve as both an artist and a writer.’ – Alfie Neale
‘It has helped me figure out my sound, my next steps and to know what to expect in future studio experiences.’ – Aaliyah Jasz
‘Inside Track helped develop my career. It literally took me from the bedroom writing songs to literally fully performing on stage. It’s just that extra nudge that I needed.’ – LOZ
