New opportunity: perform at Switched On Festival in Whitby

Are you an aspiring or emerging electronic musician? Would you like support to develop a performance set? And perform at Switched On Festival in Whitby this November?

YSWN’s WIRED programme, AMP Music and Flash Company Arts have teamed up to launch an artist development opportunity for women and people of marginalised genders aged 18-25.

The programme includes:

• Support from an artist mentor, AMP and YSWN
• A fee of £300 for time spent rehearsing and performing
• A 30-minute (approx.) set at Switched On Festival, Whitby Electronic Music Weekender, between Friday 8–Sunday 10 November
• Additional budget for rehearsal space, equipment/software and travel/accommodation
• Opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop with experienced musicians on Saturday 9 November
• A festival ticket to Switched On.

This opportunity will support you to perform live to a real audience, improving your confidence, performing within a supportive safe space. You will also gain skills in how to prepare for a live show, including invoicing and how to market yourself.

To Apply

Please download the full opportunity callout below and send the requested information to info@yorkshiresoundwomen.com with the subject Switched On Emerging Artist by 12 noon on Monday 30 September:

Emerging Artist Development Opportunity – Switched On Word version
Emerging Artist Development Opportunity – Switched On PDF version