Are you a young queer creative aged 18-24? Interested in exploring identity, style, self-expression and Hip-Hop culture?
MASQLUSIVE is an opportunity for 15 queer/non-binary/female masc-presenting individuals to take part in an eight-week programme of workshops leading up to a live event at Rich Mix.
Over the course of the workshops, the cohort will work together to produce, programme and present a showcase of mixed arts, visual photography & live music, led by our partner Faggamuffin.
The workshops will be led by Black queer rap artist, DJ & model RoxXxan+ special guests, and will explore Black female masculinity through Hip-hop Culture in the UK. Participants will get the opportunity to enjoy music, DJ & fashion workshops throughout the programme.
Sessions take place on Wednesdays, 5-8pm, starting on 16 October.
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is looking for 18-25 year olds in West London who are interested in Theatre and Cultural Leadership to become our 2025 Young Lyric Associates.
Do you want to run your own theatre company? Looking to produce your own events? Interested in steering the future of the Lyric?
The Young Lyric Associates are a youth advisory group of 10 West Londoners, aged 18-25, who meet on the first Tuesday of every month, for one year. They will advise, influence, advocate and shape the life of the Lyric and its work with Young People in West London.
Young Lyric Associates will receive:
We are particularly interested in hearing from those who are a part of the global majority, neuro divergent, d/Deaf, disabled, part of the LGBTQ+ community, those from low-income households, those in care, are care leavers, or are carers. This is not a definitive & complete list, you may belong to none, one, or several of these groups, and we highly encourage you to apply if you feel interested in the project.
Applications for the 2024-25 Vibe Collective are now open!
Calling music lovers aged 18 to 25!
We are looking for 10 Southampton-based music lovers aged 18 to 25 to create music events for young people at one of the city’s top music venues.
Our 10 recruits will form The Vibe Collective. This group will work with industry professionals to plan and present gigs and events for young people at Turner Sims, the music venue at University of Southampton. We are looking for people with a range of musical tastes who are passionate about the music scene in Southampton. You’ll gain incredible experience of working in the music industry along the way.
We are committed to removing barriers that would prevent people from participating in this opportunity. For individuals who require access support we will work with you to understand your needs and put in place the support to enable you to get the most out of this project.
Blood Beats is back – and with a brand-new model!
Blood Beats is a trans-led, interdisciplinary space for LGBTQ+ writers and artists to come together, find community and develop their craft. And this time, we’re doing things a bit differently.
Introducing… Blood Beats: First Press!
We’re looking for 12 LGBTQ+ artists/writers to join us for 8 fortnightly sessions in which we will work together to produce the first ever Blood Beats Zine. If you don’t know – a zine (short for magazine or fanzine) is a small, self-published work that can be made up of text, images and/or artwork. It’s an innovative, collaborative, DIY way to produce and circulate creative work.
We will discover the subject and themes of the zine together and support each other with feedback and discussion as we work on its content. We will be joined by industry guests with specialist knowledge of zine making and printing to help us on our way – and work towards a launch event where we will release our zine to the world!
Aged 18-30? Live in or around Hackney? Interested in performing, devising and storytelling?
Join feminist theatre-maker and director Nastazja Domaradzka for a free, intensive theatre-making workshop programme.
Over four full days of workshops from Wednesday to Saturday, we’ll discover how the personal and political intertwine in theatre-making. You’ll learn new skills and techniques to add to your toolbox, and we’ll wrap up with an informal sharing session on Saturday evening.
We are dedicated to ensuring that our workshop programmes are as accessible as possible wherever feasible.
There is no fee to participate, and we can offer some financial support for travel and other costs associated with joining the programme. Applicants will be asked about their access requirements to ensure appropriate resources can be provided.
Are financial barriers preventing you from achieving your career goals? Do you need funding to make a purchase which will help you get to the next stage of your career in the creative industries? Then our Career Development Bursary is for you!
We have a limited number of bursaries available, and you can apply for a bursary of any amount up to £1,000 to help you push your career forward to the next stage.
Bursaries are open to individuals over the age of 18 from communities that are under-represented in the creative industries.
What can the bursary fund?
Introduction to Making: Young Theatre Makers offers time and space to find out more about directing and theatre making and learn how to create theatre shows. Participants will have the opportunity to:
The first part of the program will consist of a one week intensive.
The second part of the program consists of monthly workshops for three months. These workshops will focus on areas you would like to expand on from the intensive week and explore pathways into directing and theatre making.
The program will be led by our Genesis Fellow / Associate Director, Taio Lawson, who will also bring in some guest creatives.
Lunch and travel expenses (within London) will be provided each day.
The form will ask for your contact details and any access requirements you may have so we can put appropriate provisions in place as soon as possible.
A platform for emerging composers to experiment and collaborate
LSO Soundhub provides a flexible environment where composers can explore, collaborate and experiment, with access to vital resources, support from industry professionals and LSO members and staff.
Soundhub is a composer-led resource, responding directly to the needs of those using it: a supportive framework for artists to try out new ideas, develop existing work and benefit from peer-to-peer networking and support.
The deadline to apply is Monday 14 October 2024 4pm.
Do you want to be in our next Young Company? Applications are now open!
Young Company is for young people who are looking for a welcoming space to be creative and connect with others, as well as those with a curiosity about theatre who want to develop skills within the North West’s largest and only full-time text based producing theatre.
We’re looking for Makers, Writers and Performers to work with us weekly September 2024 – July 2025. As a Young Company member you will have access to Royal Exchange Theatre’s sector-leading creatives and learn the fundamentals of theatre-making. Performers will have performance opportunities and Writers & Makers will have the opportunity to have their work platformed and performed, and receive feedback.
Performers 1 (ages 14-17) & Performers 2 (ages 18-25*) – for people who like performing, acting, working in groups and trying out new styles of theatre.
Makers (ages 16-25*) – for those interested in the behind-the-scenes areas of making theatre – directing, lighting & sound, design, stage management & producing.
Writers (ages 16-25*) – for anyone who likes storytelling and is interested in writing for stage. You might be a poet or a songwriter but want to learn more about playwriting.
*For those over 21 will prioritise applications from people who are underrepresented in theatre including but not limited to disabled young people, D/deaf young people, neurodivergent young people, Global Majority young people, working class young people.
