Summit Festival - Beacons Cymru
Summit is an annual Welsh music industry conference designed and delivered by young people for young people run by Beacons Cymru.
Deadline: 11 February / Chwefror 2026
Chapter - Neo Soul Jazz Jams
Calling all musicians, vocalists, producers, and music lovers!
Experience the ultimate Neo Soul Jazz Jam, where creativity and improvisation come alive. Join Chapter, every fourth Sunday of the month for a night of music, connection, and collaboration in the heart of Cardiff.
Whether you're jamming, networking, or soaking up the vibes, this is where Cardiff’s music scene thrives.
Deadline: 26 January 2025 — 23 August 2026
Sound Progression - Open Access Sessions
FREE Open Access Sessions for musicians aged 14-25! Whether you're polishing your sound, jamming with your crew, or looking to lay down your tracks, this is your chance to take your music to the next level.
Deadline: Regular Sessions
Platfform @ Wales Millennium Centre
Fuel your creativity with free courses, training, experiences and workshops at Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff.
Deadline: Regular Sessions
New Era Talent
New Era Talent is based in Cardiff and supports artists with mentoring & support providing safe spaces in studios & workshops to develop as artists.
Deadline: Regular Sessions
South Wales Improvisers
South Wales Improvisers run regular workshops at SHIFT in Cardiff.
Deadline: Regular Sessions
DIVERGE: Monthly co-working space for neurodivergent creatives in South Wales
DIVERGE wants to create spaces where neurodivergent creatives can get together and build solidarity, support and collaborations. Based in Cardiff.
Deadline: Regular Sessions
New Era Talent - Jam Sessions
Need to practice your set before your next event? Fancy a spin on the decks? If you fancy this, New Era Talents Jam Sessions are every Thursday 4.30pm at Inkspot.
Deadline: Every Thursday
The Creative Space
Drums, beats, guitars and bars - a creative space in Cardiff for under 25s.
Deadline: Regular sessions
Composition: Wales 2026
BBC National Orchestra of Wales is passionate about supporting and showcasing the work and talent of Composers across Wales. Composition: Wales offers the opportunity to a selection of composers to have their music workshopped, performed and recorded by BBC NOW at BBC Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff Bay.
Deadline: Currently Closed / Concert in February 2026
Brwydr y Bandiau / Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands - A partnership between the National Eisteddfod (Maes B) and the BBC, to discover new Welsh language contemporary music talent.
Deadline: 1st May 2026
Swn Festival - Performance Opportunity
Sŵn Festival returns for its 16th edition this October, and they're on the hunt for the next bunch of talented artists to welcome to Wales' leading music discovery festival.
Deadline: Currently Closed - Next applications 2027