We are delighted to bring you Rip It Up, a bespoke bursary programme supporting 10 Black, Asian and diverse artists and aspiring industry professionals aged 18-25 to make an impact on the music industry.

Over the course of 6 months, young creatives on the Rip It Up programme will immerse themselves into informative sessions including social media, getting gigs, recording & production, publishing, radio and press, strategy and campaign management, funding and how to build an effective team.

The 10 selected applicants will receive extensive support from the very beginning of the programme including training and mentoring. Aspiring industry will do a paid placement within a creative business to kickstart their experience. Artists will receive funding to go into the studio to record a single and promote the release.

Applications are now open and close 15th February 2021. Rip It Up is for Black, Asian and diverse young people from across the North West, aged 18-25.

See link below for further details.