It's My Shout - Call out for Film Composers
We are looking for music makers and aspiring film composers either born in, or currently living in Wales, who would relish the challenge of working on a professionally produced film as part of the It's My Shout scheme this Summer!
Deadline: Open for applications
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
Ivors Academy - CO-PILOT: THE MUSICIANS’ MENTORING NETWORK
Ivors Academy Co-Pilot: the Musicians’ Mentoring Network empowers songwriters, composers and musicians to develop their careers with support from an experienced mentor.
Deadline: Currently Closed
ELEV8 Project
ELEV8 is the launchpad for emerging Welsh MOBO artists aged 18-25. Push your sound to the next level, gain industry insights, and join a creative community that supports your journey.
Deadline: Currently Closed
VOCES8 Scholars Programme
VOCES8 Scholars Programme – a unique training opportunity for outstanding young musicians. Each year, the programme selects eight singers in the UK and twelve singers in the US who show exceptional promise in choral and small ensemble vocal music.
Deadline: Currently Closed
Help Musicians - UK Rap Award with Tiffany Calver
12-month career accelerator for musicians creating UK Rap music
Deadline: Closed
Help Musicians - MOBO Help Musicians Amplified
If you’re a musician creating music of Black origin and ready to take the next step in your career, MOBO Help Musicians Amplified could be for you.
Deadline: Currently Closed
Help Musicians - Next Level Awards
If you’re a musician with a strong track record but lacking the resources to embark on larger and longer-term projects, then our Next Level award might help.
Deadline: Currently Closed
Sound & Music - In Motion
In Motion is a new up to 18-month artist-led programme, which will create a space for 10 composers to design and embark on their own creative and professional journey.
Deadline: Currently Closed
Sound and Music - Essentials Fund
The Sound and Music Essentials Fund is a new grant scheme open to any composers, music creators or artists working creatively with music and sound, to purchase essentials for their practice.
Deadline: Next Deadline - 2026
FAC - Step Up
The Step Up Fund provides financial support and a broader package of benefits for projects of up to ten upcoming artists.
Step Up aims to boost the development of talented artists, acknowledging the financial and structural challenges they face at this particular stage of their careers.
Deadline: Next Round in Spring 2026
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
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain - Young Composers Competition / Young Conductors Competition
National Youth Brass band of Great Britain run two annual competitions for Young Composers and Young Conductors.
Deadline: Both competitions currently closed