During their year-long residency, Artists will develop their own creative project in response to the Hornimans collection of musical instruments which is one of the most comprehensive, exciting and relevant in the UK.
Applications close Monday 23 March 2020.
Open Until:
Posted: 03/05/2020
696 has been developed to platform the best of south Londons contemporary music from afrobeat and jazz to R&B to grime championing music genres and the people working within them that have been disproportionately affected by bias in legislation.
The 696 project will also include a series of live gigs, a major exhibition and a summer music festival.
Applications close Monday 23 March 2020.
The residency will include:
- A budget of £1,000 – £3,000 to develop your creative project
- Attendance at a series of unique, intimate music masterclasses
- One-to-one mentoring sessions
- Access to free writing/rehearsal space
- Bespoke digital content created about you, your music and project
- Performance opportunities at the Hornimans summer bandstand series in partnership with Balamii in 2020 and the 696 music festival in 2021
- Access to a network of music partners
To find out more, attend our open evening on Tuesday 10 March at 6-8pm. RSVP to aholness@horniman.ac.uk
Download information about the full programme and application guidance:
696 Resident Artists – full programme and application guidance
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How to apply
To apply, you need to:
- Submit a video no longer than six minutes in length. This should include you answering the three questions in the guidance. You will not be assessed on the quality of the video only the content of your answers.
- Complete the online application form
If you have any questions, or require any access support in making your application, please contact Adem Holness Music Curator: aholness@horniman.ac.uk or 020 8699 1872 (ext 114)
Key Dates
10 March 2020
Optional Open Evening
A chance to find out more about the programme and meet the Horniman’s Music Team. RSVP by emailing aholness@horniman.ac.uk
23 March 2020
Application Deadline
If shortlisted, you must be able to attend the following dates in April and June:
16 April 2020 (6 – 9pm)
Live Music Sharing event
Shortlisted artists will be invited to join an intimate evening of live music and networking with key project partners at the Horniman. You will have the chance to share your music with a live audience.
21 April 2020
Meet the Music Curator
Shortlisted artists will be invited to discuss their project idea with the Music Curator.
04 May 2020
Decision Date
12 June 2020
Resident Artist Induction Day
