Applications Open: Sound of Young Scotland Award
Applications are open now for the Sound of Young Scotland Award, applications close Midnight August 15th
Supported by Ticketmaster, Youth Music Initiative and Youth Music, the Sound of Young Scotland Award is an annual award given to a young and emerging artist to facilitate the creation of their debut album.
The winner of the Sound of Young Scotland Award will receive a funding package worth up to £5,000 to cover elements in relation to the recording and production of their debut album, as well as a bespoke art prize from The SAY Award Design Commission.
2022’s funding package includes:
10 days recording time and 3 days mixing/mastering at The Tollbooth in Stirling to create the album
A £2,500 grant to cover additional costs in relation to recording, such as producer fees, recording equipment rentals, additional recording/production time (if required) and any recording expenses (travel, accommodation and sustenance)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Sound of Young Scotland Award, an artist/band must:
Be aged 25 or under. For bands, the primary songwriter(s) must be aged 25 or under, and all members should be under 30 years old.
Be a ‘Scottish Artist’, in that: the artist was born in Scotland; at least 50% of the band’s core members were born in Scotland (session musicians will not be considered); an artist or band, irrespective of nationality, has made their creative base in Scotland for the past 2 years. NB. In some cases e.g. classical artists, composers as well as performers may satisfy the conditions for eligibility.
Not have previously released an album under the Sound of Young Scotland’s album definition.
Not have significant backing from a record label, publisher or private investor.
Have control over one or more aspects of your career (e.g. self-managing, self-publishing, self- releasing or self-producing).
Have an active career (established for at least 1 year) and be able to clearly demonstrate work to date.
Be able to provide contact details for an industry professional who has supported you in your career to date and could provide a reference on your behalf should it be requested (this could be a promoter, radio presenter, tutor, journalist or other industry professional).
Find out more and apply now 👉 https://www.sayaward.com/thesoundofyoungscotland/apply