What Future Proof can offer you

• A personal development plan created and tailored to your individual needs and interests
• 1-2-1 mentoring sessions for which you will be paired with an experienced industry professional
• Group sessions allowing you to choose what you learn and how you develop alongside other members of the group
• A personal grant of up to £1000 which you can spend on studio access, equipment, and other creative costs
• Seed funding of up to £1000 for you to explore your own creative ideas
• The opportunity to give feedback, ideas, and ask questions about the programme, planning and organisational development of Bristol Beacon. Special focus will be on inputting into plans for our brand new studios and venue space, including what type of activity happens in them.
• Free access to Bristol Beacon shows, industry workshops, masterclasses and training

Our commitments

For the Future Proof collective, we commit to:

• Providing a respectful, supportive and professional working environment
• Delivering a personable, fun and productive approach to mentoring
• Offering performance and presentation opportunities to share works in progress at professional venues
• Providing industry quality facilities and a safe environment in which to work
• Offering promotion and advocacy for your work and interests through Bristol Beacon’s communication channels
• Fostering a culture of trust, a willingness to understand your needs, and open communication
• Maintaining an ongoing relationship with you after the conclusion of the programme

Who we’re looking for

Eligibility

You are based in or around Bristol and aged 18-25. We are able to support applicants who identify as disabled up to the age of 30. You must be able to attend activity in Bristol easily and travel to our building regularly.

Availability

You will be able to dedicate around 6 hours per month to the programme, with sessions generally scheduled outside Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm working hours.

You must also have further time and flexibility to allow you to attend other events related to but not scheduled into the programme (e.g. shows, masterclasses etc) which are not included within this 6 hours per month.

Creative Engagement

You are already working in a creative capacity within music, e.g. songwriting, rapping, singing, instrumentalist, producing, recording, performing.

Team Players

You are open-minded and willing to collaborate with other creatives and mentors and you are willing to learn and develop through constructive feedback.

Motivation

You are dedicated to advancing your professional and personal development.

Responsibility

You are committed to attending scheduled Future Proof sessions, remaining flexible and developing your work between sessions.

Communication

You can communicate clearly about your needs, capacity and availability.

Status

You must be an independent creative, i.e. not signed to a professional record label, publishing deal or management contract, or able to act independently from such arrangements.