Mayo County Council is currently taking applications for the Music Recording Assistance Award.   The award was established to support the recording of original music across all genres by musicians/singers/songwriters resident in County Mayo.The Music Recording Assistance Grant consists of two awards of up to €800. 

The award is aimed at assisting an individual or group who wish to record original music.  In the case of choirs and orchestras evidence of originality must be demonstrated – this might be achieved through new arrangements etc.  The award is for new recordings only and only work in progress will be considered. No completed and packaged CDs can be funded. Charity or fundraising recordings will not be funded under this award.   Applicants must be over 18 years of age. 

Applications are assessed by an independent panel of industry experts and should be made on the Music Recording Assistance Award Application form – which will include the below information

·      Musical CV of applicant

·      Sample of music to be recorded(maximum of 3 songs)

·      Detailed breakdown of overall budget and how the award will be used

·      An outline of the purpose of the recording – Why are you recording? How will the recorded material be used?

·      An outline of how the group/individual will promote the recording

·      Any other supporting material which the applicant may think relevant to their application  

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 24th October 2014.                        

Application forms and further information are attached to this email and available from Mayo Arts Office on 094-904 7558 or emailamcging [at] mayococo.ie  or www.mayococo.ie