In the Making is for young music creators and composers aged 14–18. This programme from Sound and Music is the UK’s only year-long artist development programme. It supports those passionate about making music in any form and is open to all, regardless of instrument, musical interests, creative goals, background, or location.
The programme brings together 50 young music creators from across the UK for a week-long residential at the University of Huddersfield where they will create, record and perform their own original new music and access a wealth of workshops, learning sessions and career development.
They are guided by artists, top composers, industry professionals and tutors throughout the week and then during their subsequent 12-month virtual journey, transforming their composing and performing skills while building their confidence, experience, and creative ambition.
To be eligible to apply you must be:
- Aged 14-18 by 19 July 2025
- In full-time education
- A UK resident
Whether you create in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), with a band or orchestra, use notation, improvise or are curious about experimenting with new ways of making sound, we want to support you to bring your creative ideas to life with the guidance of industry experts from a range of musical styles.
For more information and to apply, visit https://soundandmusic.org/programmes/in-the-making/