As musicians continue to adapt in the face of Covid restrictions, we are pleased to announce 25 music creators supported to embark on skills-building opportunities, and a further 45 promising artists who will execute exciting musical projects with the support of the charity’s Transmission Fund and Do it Differently Fund respectively.
Help Musicians has been supporting the musicians behind the music for 100 years, and in response to the challenges of 2020, we adapted elements of our Creative Programme to help musicians sustain creativity where possible in a digital world.
Skills-building opportunities, granted through the Transmission Fund, range from online courses around the fundamentals of Jazz music theory; to vocal coaching from a Berklee College of Music graduate; learning how to use computer software ‘Logic Pro’; and attending a 5-day female led residency to learn new skills in composition.
This learning opportunity for awardee Ina Wieczoreka supports a transitional period of her career as she returns to music after some time off. She said: “I am utterly grateful for this grant, for the trust in and the value of my creative development, and for the support of my ambition to bring something very special as a Duduk player to our creative communities and audiences.”
Full list of artists receiving skills-building support:
- Anna Astesano London- Harp- Classical
- Chrissy Lemonte West Midlands- Songwriter- R&B/Soul
- IBRA London- Composer- Electronic
- AlinaHipharp London- Harp- Jazz
- Katy Carr London- Songwriter- Folk
- Andrew Cowan Scotland- Guitar- Jazz
- Dave Elliott London- Drums- Pop
- Lucy Farrell Kent - Songwriter- Folk
- Tarju Le'Sano West Midlands- Voice - MC - Hip- Hop/Rap
- Joel Harkin Northern Ireland - Songwriter- Folk
- Shao Dow London- Voice- MC - Hip-Hop/ Rap
- Leo Miyagee Northern Ireland- Voice- MC - Hip-Hop/ Rap
- Man Power North East- Composer- Electronic
- Mauvey Southwest- Songwriter- Alternative
- Rachel Lasham North West- Percussion- World
- Ceitidh Mac North East- Cello- Folk
- Elisabeth Elektra Scotland- Songwriter- Pop
- Graziana Presicce Yorkshire- Piano- Classical
- Matthew Scott Rogers South West- Conductor- Opera
- James Rose London- Conductor- Classical
- Julie Walkington London- Double Bass- Jazz
- Ina Wieczorek London- Recorder- World
- Helen Anahita Wilson South East- Composer- World
Another 41 promising artists, awarded through Do It Differently Fund, will execute exciting musical projects, receiving business guidance to bolster their approach during the current challenging climate, a fully subsidised Pro Membership to Featured Artist Coalition, and the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine’s offer of online education tools to help support their health and wellbeing.
Projects range from curating a biopic EP which musically depicts a journey to becoming a woman throughout cancer, healing and motherhood; launching a new record label focusing on a new wave of rap/crud/drill production emerging from London; creating music to reflect the effects of the conservative government and mental health issues due to the Covid pandemic from a Midlands perspective; and continuing a project funded by the Arts Council England to compose new work and therefore generating sustainable work for the future.
Awardee AK Patterson said: “Receiving this award has been hugely empowering! It has provided me with a physical space to write music in, when previously I felt trapped and uninspired. It has fueled me with ambition and the resources to continue to strive for my goals, despite the difficulties I face as an artist and musician working during a pandemic.”
Full list of artists embarking on exciting musical projects:
- Abi Flynn Worthing - R&B/soul - Voice
- AK Patterson Brighton - Alternative - Songwriter
- Bok Bok London - Electronic - Producer
- Charlotte Spiral London - Alternative - Voice
- Moodbay (Duo) Stockton-on-tees - Pop
- August Charles Doncaster - R&B/soul - Voice- Tenor
- Chroma Harp Abingdon – Classical - Duo
- Caitlin Laing-McEvoy & Andy Scott Manchester - Alternative - Collective
- Cara Rose Glasgow - Pop - Voice
- Conor Scott Belfast - Pop - Songwriter
- Gemma Doherty Derry - Classical - Composer
- Dog In The Snow Brighton & Hove - Alternative - Songwriter
- Hemes Pontypridd - Pop - Voice
- Iona Lane Leeds - Folk - Songwriter
- James Ross Glasgow - Folk - Composer
- J. Fields Bristol - R&B/soul - Voice
- Joe Ramsey Middlesbrough - Folk - Songwriter
- Johnny Richards Leeds - Jazz – Composer
- Don Kipper London – World - Band
- Animanz London – World - Band
- Origin One Nottingham - Reggae - Digital Audio Workstation
- Alpha Maid London - Rock - Guitar
- LOCO & JAM Derry – Electronic - Duo
- Amika Manchester - Alternative - String Quartet
- MACY Abertillery - Pop - Songwriter
- Maebh London - Pop - Songwriter
- Marie Bashiru London - Alternative - Voice
- Mercy’s Cartel London - R&B/soul - Voice - Alto
- Mount Palomar Belfast - Electronic - Electronic and Programmable Instruments
- Rory Friers Belfast - Electronic - Composer
- VALERAS Reading – Rock - Band
- Loyal Hardware London - Electronic - Electronic and Programmable Instruments
- Ruby Colley Hastings - Alternative - Violin
- Screama Birmingham - Hip-hop/rap - Composer
- Talulah Ruby London - R&B/soul - Voice
- Big Softy (Duo) Leeds – Electronic – Duo
- Travi The Native Belfast - Pop - Voice
- Shunaji London- Hip-hop/rap - Songwriter
- The Radicant London - Alternative - Composer
- Will Killen Leeds - Alternative - Voice
- Yama Warashi London - Alternative - Composer
- Jay Moussa-Mann Middlesbrough - Pop - Songwriter
- lonely carp Edinburgh - Alternative - Piano
- A Night With Jupiter Belfast - World - Guitar
- Njabulo Madlala London - Opera – Baritone
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