Applications for Alan James Creative Bursaries are now open
The EFDSS Creative Bursary and Residency Programme, now in its 9th year, aims to support artists in exploring new creative ideas inspired by and sourced from traditional English folk music. This programme provides artists with an opportunity to undertake creative exploration without the pressure of a final product.
The bursaries are named in memory of Alan James, former Chair of EFDSS, who died suddenly in April 2019. In the spirit of Alan’s eclectic musical tastes and his ability to foster exciting artistic collaborations, we are particularly interested in receiving applications which explore English folk music in the context of cross-genre or cross-art-form collaborations and explorations and welcome applications from all.
The four Creative Bursaries are funded by individual donations, and grants from PRS Foundation’s Talent Development Partner scheme and Arts Council England. They come under the umbrella of EFDSS’ Artists’ Development Programme, which provides professional development support, both creative and business, to artists at all levels of their career.
Each bursary is worth up to £2,000, and supports artists’ creative research and development together with use of rehearsal space at Cecil Sharp House and access to the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library.
Closing date for applications Wednesday, 26 May 2021
Candidates informed by Wednesday 30 June 2021: Bursaries to be completed by 28 February 2022
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Katy Spicer, EFDSS Chief Executive and Artistic Director, said: ‘Our bursaries are designed to kick-start projects, giving artists time to bring their ideas to life. We are delighted to pay tribute to Alan James with these four exciting and eclectic projects.’
PRS Foundation supports organisations from across the UK which have been selected as PRS Foundation Talent Development Partners. These organisations are working at the frontline of talent development in the UK, supporting a broad range of individual music creators across different music genres and UK regions. This reflects PRS Foundation’s commitment to supporting composers and songwriters of all backgrounds either through direct investment or by helping organisations which nurture music creators and promote their music to audiences at home and overseas.
Past Bursary recipients have included:
2020/21
2019/20
2018/19
- Stick in the Wheel
- Rowan Rheingans
- Ben Walker & Rob Harbron
- Ian Stephenson
- Thom Ashworth
- Nicola Beazley
- Louise Jordan
- Grace Smith
2017/18
- Alex Vann of Three Cane Whale
- Emily Askew. John Dipper & Nick Hennessey
-
Tom Moore & Archie Churchill-Moss
: Laguna
- Rowan Piggott
- Emily Mae Winters
- India Electric Co
- Heg Brignall
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