Amplify World Artist Fund, South Arts Grant, Break the Wall Mentoring, Perform at ESNS & MENT 2025 and more Industry Opportunities

Boiler Room is looking for an organised, enthusiastic and diligent Office Manager with an abundance of pragmatic and proactive approaches to keeping the Boiler Room office running as smoothly as possible. They need someone who's passionate about the music and culture Boiler Room encapsulates, as well as someone who can contribute towards ensuring their space is inclusive, enjoyable, safe and inspiring as well as liaise and engage with external stakeholders. Apply by Aug 30th via the Job Portal. [UK]

Call for the Art Futures Fellowship 2025 and residency. Art Futures has initiate a Fellowship programme, to be located in Athens, Greece. In 2024 through an additional grant a second residency in Zutphen, the Netherlands was added to the programme. The call for the Art Futures Fellowship 2025 is currently live until 15th August 2024. Click here for the complete call for applications for the Art Futures Residency 2025 and the application form. [GR/EU]

Break the Wall is a mentoring programme by the Creative Mentor Network with mentors from companies all over the creative industries. Think directors, project managers, copywriters, marketers and more from advertising agencies, film companies, publishing houses, brands and beyond. This program will help you to grow your understanding of the creative industries, build your network, expand your portfolio and develop key skills to help you develop your creative career. Deadline: August 31st 2024. Info & Apply HERE.[UK]

M&C Saatchi Group Open House is a free online training programme open to anyone. Yes, ANYONE. No matter who you are or where you are, they are opening their doors for all to experience the creative communications industry. ?We are on a mission to help remove barriers to access, whether you are starting out, shifting your career, returning to work after a break or just finding out more. ?At the end of the 8 weeks, you will get an industry accredited certificate and a chance to apply for our Open House Assessment Day. ?Those who complete the programme and pass the assessment day join our exclusive talent pool for opportunities across the M&C Saatchi Group in 2025. Deadline: 25th August 2024. Info HERE. [Open to UK, US & Australia]

Apply to play at ESNS 2025! ESNS is the key exchange and networking platform for European music, with a proven track record for helping new and upcoming acts break into the international music scene. Each year ESNS attracts over 4000 delegates, including representatives of more than 400 international festivals. Apply here by the 1st of September, 2024. [NL/EU]

MENT Ljubljana is inviting European bands, solo performers, live acts and djs with concert experience and publicly accessible audio and video material to perform at its eleventh edition (12–15 February 2025) in association with TuneCore. The award winning festival MENT is one of the leading showcase festivals and music conferences in Central and Eastern Europe and the largest event of its kind in the region. Apply here by 1st September, 2024. [EU]

AmplifyWorld , a leading fan engagement platform founded by Kasabian drummer Ian Matthews and serial tech entrepreneur Irfon Watkins (DOVU, Chapel) in Bristol, UK, has introduced a $500,000 Artist Fund to support forward-thinking musicians worldwide. Following a successful trial at the Isle of Wight Festival, applications to the Amplify World Artist Fund opened on Wednesday, July 10. Musicians from all genres, at any stage, can now apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to advance their careers. To apply, artists must have a Discord account and a Spotify Artist profile. Deadline: September 1st 2024. Info & apply HERE. [US]

South Arts recognizes that more than an invitation to participate in a significant milestone opportunity is required. Even with stipends or payments, overall expenses can make such an opportunity inaccessible. South Arts offers Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grants to ensure that artists from our region can take advantage of significant opportunities. The Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grant supports a milestone opportunity in an artist's career that will likely lead to substantial career advancement. Grants of up to $2,000 are available for opportunities taking place between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025 (FY25) Apply HERE by September 3rd, 2025. [US]

Submissions for the manchester jazz festival 2025 are now open! Apply today and you could be part of the 30th anniversary celebrations for Manchester’s longest-running music festival. mjf2025 will take place from the 16-25th May 2025. Artist submissions for the 2025 festival will close on 20th September at midnight to allow for adequate programming and marketing time. Apply HERE by September 20th. [UK]

The Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans (CC4WBs) project, funded by the EU, aims to enhance dialogue and reconciliation in the region by boosting cultural and creative sectors. This Public Call for Small Grants seeks to support the Western Balkans’ cultural and creative industries, youth, and media professionals. Grants available include an artistic residency (up to 5,000 EUR) and opportunities for participation in cultural tourism fairs and professional development activities (up to 3,750 EUR). Applicants must reside in one of the Western Balkans IPA Beneficiaries. Apply here by 31st December 2025 [EU]