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SkyArts Futures Fund & MTV Brand New Unsigned

17 October 2013

Just to let you know about two new initiatives for artists that have recently opened their application processes:

SkyArts Futures Fund

SkyArts are offering five young artists £30,000 each to fund their work for a full year as part of the Sky Arts Futures Fund – in association with IdeasTap.

The fund is designed to develop artists’ creative practice and help them take their work to the next level. Successful applicants will be paired with a mentor from Sky and get support you through Sky’s platforms.

Find more information here: sky.com/tv/show/futures-fund/video/apply. Deadline: 6th December.

MTV Brand New Unsigned

MTV’s  Brand New Unsigned aims to uncover the best unsigned music talent in the UK, with the winner getting a chance to appear on MTV, perform live in London and win a spot on the MTV Brand New for 2014 shortlist.

Find more details and enter at brandnewunsigned.mtv.co.uk

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