A brand new grassroots project based in Sheffield, which will offer unsigned artists a 6 month programme of creative development including mentorship, rehearsal space, recording and performance opportunities.
The programme is a collaboration between Footprints and Key of She, a Sheffield-based community project that hosts jam nights, workshops and other events for women and minority genders.
Applicants should:
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Apply as a solo artist, band or group.
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Have a drive and passion to write, record, release and perform music.
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Not be signed to a label currently or in the past or have a manager / agent. This programme is aimed at supporting grassroots music and improving opportunities for developing artists.
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Be based in the Sheffield Region (any postcode starting with an S).
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Be over 18.
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Must not be studying music full-time. However, we can support students whose formal degree is unrelated to music-making.
Applicants should:
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Apply as a solo artist, band or group. nts whose formal degree is unrelated to music-making.
Availability for weekly in-person meet-ups including guided rehearsals, workshops and recording sessions from March 2026 to June 2026.
How do I apply?
Am I eligible?
Do I need to be a jazz musician?
Please see the information above for more details.
No, we welcome applications from any genre as long as the music has improvisational elements.
When is the application deadline?
Applications open on the 6th November 2025 and close on the 12th December 2025
When do I found out if I have been successful?
1st February 2026
What do successful candidates get?
Successful applicants have a unique opportunity to hone their craft through access to :
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Free rehearsal space
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Mentoring from experienced local artists
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Recording - a day in the studio and a mixed and mastered version of what you’ve achieved
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Development days including practical industry workshops and chats with people from industry (e.g. promoters, labels, digital release)
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A paid performance at a showcase in Sheffield.
1st February 2026
Successful applicants have a unique opportunity to hone their craft through access to :
-
Free rehearsal space
-
Mentoring from experienced local artists
-
Recording - a day in the studio and a mixed and mastered version of what you’ve achieved
-
Development days including practical industry workshops and chats with people from industry (e.g. promoters, labels, digital release)
-
A paid performance at a showcase in Sheffield.
