Turn It Up

So you’ve got your music. Now what?

Explore your next steps and learn about what makes a sustainable music career on this free five-day course.

You’ll learn about:

• The different roles in the music industry that can help you get ahead, from managers to promoters
• Building an audience, including how to use social media without it taking over your life
• Playing live, including how to get gigs
• Making and managing your money 
• Identity and image, with a chance to take part in a professional photoshoot and come away with your own artist headshot
• How to look after yourself along the way

By the end of the week you’ll have your own mini business plan to help you feel more confident in your next steps.

This is for you if you’re…

• In the early stages of making music/your music career
• Aged 18-25
• Based in the North West of England (Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire or Merseyside)

When and where

Monday 12 - Friday 16 February 2024, 10am-4pm

Low Four Studio (Deansgate Mews, Manchester, M3 4EN)

Costs

This project is free to attend. 

To help you get to and from the sessions, we can also cover your travel costs on public transport.

How to apply

If you’d like to take part please complete an application form by 11pm on Sunday 7 January.

In this form we'll ask you for some basic details, an example of your music, and the following questions:

• Tell us a bit about you and who you are as an artist
• What are your longer term career goals? For example, what do you want to happen in the next three years?

You can answer these questions in writing, or you can record yourself speaking. If you do this, you'll just need to include links to your video or audio recordings. Please read our Top Tips for Applicants for more information.

You are welcome to apply with support from a personal assistant or carer. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you apply, e.g. if you'd prefer to complete the form over the phone.

Nominate someone

If you know someone who you think would be interested in taking part, we'd love to hear from you!

Send us the person’s name and email address/social media profile and we’ll forward them the details.

Access information

Low Four Studio is located on Deansgate Mews, accessible via escalators or a lift. Accessible toilets are 200m from the venue on Deansgate Mews.

Find out about transport, parking and directions on their website.

Safer Spaces

At all of our projects we aim to create spaces that are welcoming, engaging and supportive. Spaces where everyone is able to be themselves, but also where abuse and discrimination are not tolerated.

Read our Safer Spaces Policy for more information.

Any questions?

Get in touch with our Project Coordinator Molly by emailing [email protected]. You can also call 0161 546 5334 (please leave a message and we’ll get back to you).