The Seed Award is a targeted package of support, including coaching sessions and a small bursary to enable artists to research and develop a particular project or take the next step in their creative journey.
There is no separate application or open call for the award, it is offered directly to selected composers as part of the In Motion application process.
All applicants to In Motion are shortlisted by both an internal and external panel, and we invite 18 composers to interview. Of the composers interviewed, ten are selected to join In Motion and eight are offered the Seed Award.
Selection was informed by our Fair Access Principles, which helps us ensure our programmes are inclusive and equitable, reflecting the rich diversity of the UK’s music scene. Our panel was deeply impressed by the calibre of the 450 applications received.
Selected composers
The selected artists exemplify the innovative spirit and artistic excellence that we strive to support.
We are excited to witness the growth and achievements of this year’s cohort and look forward to supporting their journey. Congratulations to:
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Ailie Ormston (Read Q&A)
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Amble Skuse (Read Q&A)
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Angélica Allen (Read Q&A)
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Delyth Field (Read Q&A)
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Eliete Mejorado Maziero (Read Q&A)
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Lisa Meech (Read Q&A)
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Michiel Turner (Read Q&A)
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Yasmin Rai (Read Q&A)
The Seed Award recipients receive a targeted package of support designed to nurture their creative potential and advance their projects, including:
- A £200 contribution towards research and development of a project
- Coaching sessions with an accredited coach
- Strategic thinking sessions with a dedicated team member
- Networking sessions with fellow awardees
Since 2019, we have supported 52 composers with the Seed Award, offering meaningful, targeted support at a critical stage in their creative journeys. We continue to shape our offer from feedback from artists and our wider community to ensure it remains useful and impactful.
We extend our warm thanks to this year’s selection panel — Toria Banks, Laura Cannell, Annie Goh, Marcus Joseph and Taz Modi — alongside Sound and Music’s Creative Programme Leaders, for their expertise and care in selecting the In Motion and Seed Award cohorts.
We encourage composers and music creators who would like to apply for next year’s In Motion programme to stay updated by subscribing to our newsletter.
About us
Our mission is to be the base camp for anyone in the UK who wants to make, experience or support new music and sound to shape the modern world.
We deliver artist-centred development programmes and essential funding to young, emerging and established artists breaking new ground across music-making in the UK. We lead research, campaigns, networks, archives and collections to further originality, discovery and equity within music.
For over 15 years, we have worked with thousands of music creators and hundreds of organisations to boost musical creativity, careers, cultures and communities.
Reducing barriers and championing inclusion underpins everything we do driven by our sector leading Fair Access Principles.
With thanks to our funders and patrons
Sound and Music is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner supported by PPL.
In Motion is made possible with the generous support of Arts Council England, Jerwood Developing Artists Fund, The Garrick Charitable Trust, Creative Scotland National Lottery and PRS Foundation.
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