This is a rare invitation to step into your creative future with both freedom and support. The commissioned piece will be premiered as part of the mjazz programme — a space where regional voices collide with national attention — giving the selected composer a platform to shape something daring, personal, and resonant.
The opportunity includes:
£3,500 commission fee (inclusive of mentor support)
Freedom to choose your own mentor — composer, producer, performer, or creative leader
A public performance of your finished work within the mjazz programme
We’re seeking applications from composers aged up to 30 who are based in or strongly connected to the East Midlands. Your practice might sit in jazz, improvisation, electronics, experimental sound, cross-disciplinary forms — or a hybrid of these. What matters most is imagination, appetite, and the thrill of exploring ideas that don’t yet have a map.
In up to 500 words, tell us:
The idea you want to explore
How you’ll approach creating the work
Who you’d like as a mentor and why
Your connection to the East Midlands
A short bio/CV, links to work if you have them
A simple project plan and budget
We welcome written, video, and audio submissions, and are committed to making the process accessible to all.
This commission is your chance to:
Develop your artistic voice in a supported, professional context
Shape a meaningful mentoring relationship
Have your work performed and celebrated
Take a defining step in your creative journey
Join the movement to build a bold, inclusive jazz ecosystem in the East Midlands
If you’re ready to stretch your imagination and carve out a space for your sound, we want to hear from you.
Read the full guidelines here.
Send your proposal to [javascript protected email address]
Deadline: 9am, 5 January 2026
