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84% OFF PRODUCTION SOFTWARE BUNDLE - SHESAID.SO X PLUGIN BOUTIQUEshesaid.so is Plugin Boutique's very first Sharing Spotlight Partner, and to mark the occasion Plugin Boutique is offering an incredible deal on a key production software bundle, down from £224.95 to just £35.00 (84% off) until 19 September 2026. Best of all, 15% of every sale goes directly to shesaid.so as a donation to support our ongoing work, at absolutely no extra cost to you. Share the link with any producers, collaborators or friends who could use great software while supporting the community.
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PRS Foundation - Senior POWER UP Programme Manager - Part-Time Role
PRS Foundation seeks an experienced project leader with strong music industry knowledge and proven track record across Black music communities to manage the award-winning POWER UP Programme. Part-time role (3-3.5 days, 24-28 hours weekly) reports to CEO. Salary £46,000-£55,000 pro rata (£27,600-£33,000 for 3 days or £32,200-£38,500 for 3.5 days), 25 days annual leave pro rata. Passionate, proactive candidate ready to help break down barriers for Black music creators, industry professionals and executives.
Deadline: 10th September 2026 at 12 noon | Apply HERE
MIC.PT / University of Aveiro
4th Meeting on Music, Technology and Research - Call for Papers
The 4th Meeting on Music, Technology and Research (4th MMTR), an initiative of MIC.PT curated by composer Isabel Soveral, opens its call for papers. Taking place 11 December at O'culto da Ajuda in Lisbon, this event creates a space for critical reflection and sharing research in contemporary music creation, performance, music theory and technology. The meeting invites researchers, composers, performers, sound artists and students to present papers exploring relationships between music, technology and critical thinking. The 4th MMTR focuses on practices of spatialisation, electroacoustics and sound diffusion via loudspeaker systems, running in conjunction with Listening Spaces, a series of concerts dedicated to Portuguese electroacoustic music and exploration of the Miso Music Portugal Loudspeaker Orchestra.
Deadline: 11th September 2026 | Submit HERE
Música Viva 27th Música Viva 2026 - International Electroacoustic Composition Competition
Música Viva is inviting submissions for its 27th international electroacoustic composition competition. This is an excellent opportunity for composers and sound artists working in electroacoustic music to gain recognition and exposure on an international platform. The competition celebrates innovative work in the field and provides a significant showcase for emerging and established composers alike.
Deadline: September 11th 2026 | Apply HERE
Carclew Fellowship Grant for Individuals 2027 - Up to $10,000
Carclew's Fellowships for Individuals support young South Australian creatives to grow artistic practice through professional development and career-building opportunities. Funding up to $10,000 available depending on project scope, supporting development of new skills, exploration of creative practices and techniques, research and sustainable arts career building. This is an excellent opportunity for emerging South Australian artists to advance their practice with institutional support.
Deadline: 13th September 2026, 11:59pm ACST | Apply HERE
Music Ally SI:X - Global Showcase for Music & Tech Startups
Music Ally SI:X is a global showcase, contest and mentorship support programme for early-stage music and tech startups. Successful applicants and their staff will receive Music Ally's subscription business information service (usually £479 per person per year) for free for at least one year. Selected finalists benefit from subsequent publicity, and winners receive additional publicity plus a mentoring programme with industry partners. Winners are also invited to present at a conference in London in January 2026 and listed in the Music-Tech Startups Database helping industry subscribers find new technology partners. To apply, companies must have been founded since 1 January 2021 and have no more than 200 employees. The initiative targets music-related startups with new and innovative business approaches, not traditional music companies like labels, managers or publishers.
Deadline: 14th September 2026 | Apply HERE
HYPERLINK x PIRATE Studios
Open Decks and Showcase - Female & Non-Binary DJs
HYPERLINK and PIRATE Studios team up offering DJ workshops and open decks for emerging female and non-binary DJs on the first Tuesday of every month starting November 2026. This September features a mid-month open decks and showcase with debut performances by beginner DJs from the recent FLINTA DJ course. Free entry prioritising open decks slots for female and non-binary performers; all welcome to attend, network and show support. Open decks slots 20 minutes each. Register at checkout (signup limited, first-come-first-served on night). Arrive early to avoid disappointment. PIRATE also runs DEX open decks last Wednesday monthly.
Date: September 15th 2026 | RSVP HERE
Her Agenda The Breakthrough Grant: Volume III - $5,000 for Women Entrepreneurs
Her Agenda announces The Breakthrough Grant: Volume III, accepting applications from women entrepreneurs with currently operating businesses. One founder will receive $5,000 to help grow her business. Eligible applicants must be subscribed to the Her Agenda newsletter and building in any industry at any stage. This is an excellent opportunity to access funding and support to scale your venture.
Deadline: 18th September 2026, 11:59pm EST | Apply HERE
Music Venue Trust
Grassroots Networking Day - October 13, London
Grassroots Networking Day returns to 229 London on 13 October 2026, bringing together grassroots music venue bookers, promoters, festival programmers and booking agents for a full day focused on building connections, sharing ideas and creating new opportunities for live music. MVT, AIF, AIP and TEAA collaborate to create space for conversations and relationships leading to better shows, with facilitated sessions, bookable one-to-one meetings with agents, speed networking and plenty of connection time. Supported by Gigantic Tickets and funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. This is an exceptional opportunity to expand your grassroots music network and discover new booking and programming possibilities.
Date: 13th October 2026 | Get Tickets HERE (On sale Monday 7th September)
Sonic Territories Listening Collectively: Acoustic Flows - Artistic Research Lab
Sonic Territories invites artists, researchers, performers, sound practitioners and interdisciplinary thinkers to LISTENING COLLECTIVELY: ACOUSTIC FLOWS, a three-day artistic research lab (21–23 October, Vienna) exploring listening as collective, bodily, material and spatial practice. Investigate how sound, resonance and attention move through bodies, environments and communities shaping relations, perceptions and shared temporalities. Programme combines listening sessions, conversations, theoretical inputs, somatic exercises, experimental research methods and collaborative working formats. Participants co-produce an open, experimental process contributing their own perspectives, methods and experiences. This is not a traditional workshop but a collaborative research environment.
Dates: 21-23 October 2026 | Deadline: 16th September 2026 | Apply HERE
Liverpool City Region Music Board
The Future of Music @ H.O.M.E - New International Music Hub Launch
H.O.M.E and Liverpool City Region Music Board invite you to experience H.O.M.E Liverpool, a new international hub for the independent music sector. First opportunity to experience the new space and hear how H.O.M.E will support artists, entrepreneurs, music businesses, innovators and investors through collaboration, business development, international connections and growth opportunities. Event includes launch of Liverpool City Region Music Board Principles on AI Use in Music with contributions from Music Technology UK, MusicFutures and other sector partners. Open to artists, managers, entrepreneurs, music businesses, freelancers, venues, promoters, students and innovators. Network with peers, discover funding and development opportunities and help shape future H.O.M.E activity.
Date: 21st September 2026 1pm - 5pm | RSVP HERE (Free, advance booking required)
Canada's Music Incubator
Financial Literacy for the Music Industry - Toronto Free Sessions
Canada's Music Incubator offers FREE two-hour financial literacy programmes for musicians and music industry professionals in Toronto (7-9pm). Three locations: September 22 (Etobicoke), September 23 (North York) and October 14 (Scarborough). Learn budgeting and cash flow, taxes and expenses, business structures, royalties, risk management and financial planning. Only 20 participants per location (18+, emerging music professionals). Participants receive ongoing mentorship access beyond the session. Programme geared towards freelance musicians managing the business side of music careers.
Dates: 22nd September, 23rd September & 14th October 2026 | Apply HERE
CTM Festival Resynthesising the Traditional 2027 - Open Call for Artists & Researchers
CTM Festival invites artists and practice-based researchers whose work critically examines relationships, tensions and intersections between the traditional and extreme. Resynthesising the Traditional is a long-term initiative co-curated by Stas Shärifulla and CTM Festival exploring how musicians, sound artists and researchers critically engage with traditions and heritage. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop research-led artistic practice with international festival support and visibility.
Deadline: 28th September 2026 | Apply HERE
Sonic Futures x ARC Stockton
Creating Music & Audio for Theatre - Evening Event
Sonic Futures and ARC Stockton host an evening exploring opportunities to work in theatre from composing and sound design to finding commissions and collaborating with creative teams. You'll pitch your idea, project or creative practice to the room and connect with potential collaborators. An excellent networking and development opportunity for musicians and audio practitioners interested in theatre work.
Date: 30th September 2026 | RSVP HERE
The Supporting Act Foundation
Artist Grant - €10,000 Unrestricted Grants for Emerging Artists
The Supporting Act Foundation Artist Grant provides ten unrestricted €10,000 grants paid in monthly instalments of €1,000 designed to help emerging artists from underrepresented groups whose practices involve collaborative, collective or creative processes benefiting their communities. No restrictions on spending though intended to cover living costs and artistic development expenses. All grantees join the Grantee Network accessing online events, workshops, peer exchange and promotional support. The foundation aims to improve living conditions enabling artists to dedicate more time to developing practices, increase work visibility and boost self-confidence.
Deadline: 1st October 2026, 11am CET | Apply HERE
Chapter Updates
PORTUGAL CHAPTER
Digital Destiny Academy: Free Two-Day Electronic Music Conference
Digital Destiny Academy is a free two-day electronic music conference in Lisbon (2-3 October at Casa Capitão) bringing together talks, workshops, masterclasses and networking spaces exploring different sides of electronic music and nightlife culture. Topics span DJing and music production, artist development, cultural programming, booking and management, music rights and independent music. The Academy creates space for different perspectives, knowledge sharing, professional development and stronger creative communities. FLINTA, queer and POC artists and people building careers in music are especially encouraged to participate. The Academy includes a free three-month online mentorship programme with international mentors; open call announcement coming soon.
Date: 2-3 October 2026, Free Entry | RSVP HERE
Glasgow Americana Festival
Unlock Your Vocal Potential with Cariss Crosbie - Half-Day Workshop
Glasgow Americana Festival presents a half-day vocal workshop with Cariss Crosbie at The Glad Cafe. Unlock your vocal potential and develop your craft with an established performer and vocal coach. An excellent opportunity to learn from industry experience and connect with fellow musicians in a supportive workshop environment.
Date: 3rd October 2026, 11am-1pm | Apply HERE
Arts Council England
Music Creators Growth Fund - £10,000-£20,000 Investments
Arts Council England's Music Creators Growth Fund supports music creators including artists, artist collectives, bands, composers, DJs, groups, producers and songwriters with investments of £10,000-£20,000. Round One applications open 1 October-29 October 2026. Round Two applications open 6 January-3 February 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for emerging and established music creators to access significant funding for project development and creative practice.
Deadline: 29th October 2026 (Round One) / 3rd February 2027 (Round Two) | Apply HERE
Institut Français Connect and Create - African Arts Circulation Support
The Connect and Create Circulation of Performing Arts and Music call supports dissemination and circulation of African artistic creations in Africa and Europe through financial assistance for organising tours or programming within major international events. Funding ranging from €15,000–€39,500 supports selected projects covering travel, visa, insurance, shipping costs and more. This is an exceptional opportunity for African artists and organisations to access European audiences and international platforms.
Opens 30th September 2026 | Deadline: November 30, 2025 | Apply HERE
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