The Music Managers Forum (MMF) and YouTube Music have announced the opening of applications for the fifth year of their accelerator program.
Launched in 2019, the program is the only independent fundraising and professional development program in the world designed exclusively for artists, songwriters, DJs and producer-managers. The initiative will provide a combination of financial and educational support, including his 12-month grant of up to £15,000, along with expert professional development training.
Applications for Accelerator 2023 close on October 24thFull submission details can be found here.
By 2023, the program will support more than 100 managers from across the UK, with the MMF reporting that 40% of participants were “from countries/territories outside London and 43% were black or ethnically By background, 44% are reported to be female or gendered. minority. ”
Commenting on Accelerator’s fifth-year launch, Paul Bonham, Director of Professional Development at MMF, said: The program now offers a true legacy and we hope that by making the initial application process as easy and accessible as possible, we can continue to attract a diverse stream of candidates from across the UK. Accelerator’s impact is already surprisingly far-reaching. By next year, we will be supporting his 100+ managers, enabling them to build the music businesses of tomorrow, and helping hundreds more artists, songwriters and producers succeed. They also greatly informed and strengthened MMF. We are extremely grateful for the continued support from YouTube Music, Arts Council England, Creative Scotland and SMIA. ”
By next year, we will support over 100 managers, empowering them to build the music businesses of tomorrow, and helping hundreds of artists, songwriters and producers succeed.
Paul Bonham, MMF
Lizzzie Dickson, Head of Label Relations, YouTube Music, added: The continued success of this program is a testament to all the managers we have supported whose innovation and skill shape the modern music business. I am very excited to see what the future holds for this next cohort. ”
All Accelerator participants, past and present, are actively involved in music management.
Previous accelerator grant recipients include Joy Crookes, Wes Nelson, PinkPantheress, Joy Anonymous, Moses Boyd, Enny, Nafe Smallz, Squid, Joesef, Steam Down, Shygirl, Dry Cleaning, Employed To Serve, Yolanda Brown , Shabaka Hutchings and other individuals representing talent. , Goat Girl, Sherrell, Bully Runway, Porridge Radio, Casket.
Most recently, One House’s Creative Director and Co-Head of Artist Development, Callum Reece, stood in for Eliza Rose on her No. 1 single BOTA (Baddest Of Them All).
Two former accelerators, Claire Wright (Blackstar Management) and Nike Duro Salo (Big Drum Entertainment), are now on MMF’s board of directors, while others are involved in commercial collaborations (Ian Tunstall and Rian Zoll-Khan). ) and starting a new joint venture (Jasmine Srih, Unknown). area of UROK management).
MMF says the majority of grant recipients have “brokered new partnerships with record labels, distributors, music publishers, live businesses, brands and technology companies on behalf of their clients.”
The continued success of this program is a testament to all the managers we have supported, whose innovation and skill shape the modern music business.
lizzy dixon, youtube music
Alongside YouTube Music, Accelerator is supported by Arts Council England, Creative Scotland and Scottish Music Industry Association.
Kate Piatkowska, co-founder of Klang Machine Music and Accelerator 2022 participant, said: I like the amount of information from the guest speakers. It helped me look at my own company, not just the client’s business, and understand what areas I needed help with or delegated. ”
Blendid and Accelerator 2022 attendee Gina Akers added: It is very reassuring not to feel “lonely” as a manager and making connections with other managers is very helpful. ”
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