Are you an unsigned, emerging artist or group living in Manchester? Have you got finished music but want some assistance getting your music to the next stage?

We want to support 6 young musicians to release their music independently – you keep 100% of the rights and royalties! Over the course of 6 weeks we will support you in getting your tracks out there to the world. We will work with each individual or group to create a personal plan that will help you to realise your vision and get your music heard!

Each artist will get:

• Artwork for their release

• Their track mastered

• Their song released on all major platforms including spotify, itunes etc

• A personal release plan

• Social media strategy

• A electronic press kit

• Access to our links with radio/press and music industry professionals

Who can apply?

• Anyone aged 11-26

• Any unsigned artist or group

• You must have a finished song that has not already been released professionally (if your track is on soundcloud, it can still be submitted)

• You must live in Greater Manchester

How do I apply? Please send the following to jack@z-arts.org via Google drive, Wetransfer or similar – if you are struggling with your submission please do not hesitate to get in touch.

• The track you would like to release

• A few sentences about yourself, your experience in music so far and what your ambitions are as an artist – feel free to submit this as a video

• A photo of yourself OR the artwork you intend to use for your release

• 3 artists you are inspired by

Deadline is Friday 22nd May at 5pm

If you have any questions or you would like to find out more about the project, please feel free to email us at jack@z-arts.org