• EMERGE 2026-27 Application

    This year, we're offering a group of emerging artists the opportunity to take part in EMERGE, our 24-week talent development programme. Through tailored support, hands-on experience and mentoring from AudioActive staff and our wider creative community, you'll have the chance to develop your sound, strengthen your artistic identity and take the next steps in your music career. Applications are open to artists aged 18-25 based in Sussex.

    The deadline to apply is Friday 6th November. Successful applicants will be invited to discuss their application and play some of their music at an informal meet up with project lead Hatter.

    Please complete all sections of the form and send any questions to sam@audioactive.org.uk

  • Your details

  • Date of birth*
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  • About you as an artist

  • What genre(s) does your music relate to? Choose up to 3.*

  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

    We at AudioActive want to make sure everyone, from any background, has equal access to our projects and feels included. Asking diversity questions helps us to make sure we're doing everything we can to achieve this.

    We understand that some of this information is quite personal, so if you feel uncomfortable answering any of the questions in this section, you can choose 'prefer not to answer'.

  • What are your preferred pronouns?*
  • How do you describe your gender?*

  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion continued

    We understand that some of this information is quite personal, so if you feel uncomfortable answering any of the questions in this section, you can choose 'prefer not to answer'.

  • Are you a care leaver?*
  • Are you a young carer?*
  • Do you consider yourself to have a disability?*
  • Do you consider yourself to be neurodivergent?*

  • What do we mean by neurodiversity?

    Everyone's brain is unique - there's no "correct" way for it work. Neurodiversity celebrates the wide range of ways that people see and respond to the world; including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and learning differences.

  • Access requirements and any other info

    Just type 'no' or 'N/A' if not relevant

  • We need your consent to store and process the data (information) you've provided!

    If you haven't already, please read our Privacy Notice. 

    We will send important updates about sessions to the young person's email. In the event of an accident or emergency we will contact the named person via phone and/or email.

    If you have any questions, please email data@audioactive.org.uk. 

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