Apply to mjf soundcheck

Please note: The form below must be completed in one session. If you go back or leave the page, you will lose any information you have entered. We would advise reading through the form and ensuring you have all necessary information at hand before starting to fill it in. Fields marked with an * are mandatory.

About you

Name*

First Last

Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY)*

Do you have any dietary requirements?*

For example: Vegan, Vegetarian, Allergies

In which Greater Manchester borough are you based?*

Postcode*

Email*

Phone*

What will be your age on 1st October 2022?*

Do you have access requirements?*

Are you applying as a solo artist or band?*

About the music you make

In 20 words describe the style of music you make*

Tell us briefly about any experience you have already. For example, who have you worked or collaborated with? Have you released any music? (100 words)*

Please provide links to any relevant web pages or social media accounts related to your music

Your new original piece of music using improvisation

Your idea must be about a new piece of music that you haven't performed to a live audience before. The music must contain jazz or improvisation.

Tell us about your idea. You might include info on style, genre, themes and a working title. (200 words)*

Who’s going to be involved? Is it just you? If not, name your fellow musicians and band mates. (100 words)*

Have you used improvisation in your music before? (100 words)*

What challenges and/or opportunities does using improvisation in your work pose for you? (100 words)*

Practicalities

Do you have access to a smartphone or laptop? (100 words)*

Availability*

Are you available for the following key dates: Saturday 1st October - first session // Sunday 23rd October - in person session // Tuesday 29th November - sharing session //

Yes
No

What is your preferred instrument for the jam session?

Next of kin

Name of next of kin*

Phone number of next of kin*

Relationship to you*

Finally, how did you hear about this opportunity?*

We want to hear your music

Please upload a 2-3 minute video of you playing your original music. We don’t need professional videos, we just want to hear your sound.

Upload your video here*

Thank you

Before you submit your application we'd like to say thank you for taking the time to share your work. We will contact all applicants shortly after the deadline to confirm which artists will participate in the programme. Unfortunately, we do not have capacity to offer feedback to applicants, but please do reapply again next time as there are more musicians than there are places on the scheme.

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