Artist Development Programme

Creative Lives in Progress; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An artist development programme provider in the UK is offering an 8-week opportunity for emerging Black and Global Majority artists aged 18–30. Participants will collaborate with industry professionals to develop their tracks, gain studio experience, and showcase their work in a final performance. This program aims to nurture and refine the talent of young artists in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Emerging Black and Global Majority artists aged 18–30 are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced producers, songwriters, and engineers.
• Transform demos into professionally mixed and mastered recordings.
• Access studio spaces to experiment and perfect sound.
• Perform finished tracks at a live showcase.

Job description

Overview

Pirate & Friends is an 8-week artist development programme powered by Prez&Friends CIC and in collaboration with Pirate Studios. The programme has been created for emerging Black and Global Majority artists aged 18–30. We will be selecting four talented artists to take part in this unique opportunity to grow their craft, refine their sound, and step confidently onto the stage.

Responsibilities

• Work with Industry Professionals: Collaborate with experienced producers, songwriters, and engineers who will guide you through every step of the creative process.
• Develop Your Track: Transform your demo into a professionally mixed and mastered recording using Pirate Studios’ high-quality facilities.
• Gain Real Studio Experience: Access fully equipped studio spaces to experiment, record, and perfect your sound.
• Showcase Your Work: Conclude the programme with a live performance at a curated Prez & Friends showcase, where you will perform your finished track for an audience.

This is a rare opportunity for up-and-coming artists to gain professional insight, build meaningful connections, and bring their music to life in a supportive and collaborative environment.