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What you’ll do

1. A week-long summer residential (26 – 31 July 2026)

You’ll spend six days at the University of Huddersfield in an intensive and inspiring creative environment surrounded by fellow young music makers where collaboration, experimentation, celebration and creative energy run high.

“The best thing about it was being around loads of creative people in a hard-working environment and everyone getting along whilst being at their most creative.”

What a typical day looks like:

Your days combine collaborative workshops, focused studio time, professional industry talks and creative free time.

You might spend the morning developing your own music with your Key Tutor’s guidance, collaborate in small ensemble sessions after lunch, then have an afternoon industry career Q and A and then a workshop with visiting artists.

Evenings blend workshops or informal music-making with social time — the residential feels like a composition camp, a jam session, and a creative retreat all at once.

“I found the talks really inspiring and interesting to hear everyone talking about such different pathways.”

What you’ll create and experience:

• Develop your own original work and creative ambition — you’ll have dedicated time to develop your ideas and you’ll be inspired and supported by our expert tutors, professional artists and performers to develop your work and your practice in ways you didn’t expect
• Work with professional musicians — your music is brought to life by leading artists and producers who workshop your ideas and perform and enhance your work
• Have your work professionally recorded, performed and filmed — see your creations realised and captured with professional production quality in our showcase
• Get career advice, guidance and insight — in our industry workshops from leading labels, marketing agencies, music tech, production and more
• Join a unique creative community — build lasting friendships with other young creators from all over the UK who are on the same journey as you

“The highlight was meeting all of the lovely people who had also signed up to be part of the programme who I am so lucky are like family to me now!”

2. A year of online development (September 2026 – June 2027)

After the residential, the programme continues in the form of a unique long-form artist development programme and creative community.

You’ll be supported by the same tutor and peer group as in the residential while developing your skills, confidence, identity and vision as a music creator – while continually creating amazing new music.

You’ll take part in:

• Ongoing personalised support from your Key Tutor — direct mentoring as you develop your ideas and navigate your creative journey
• Inspiring peer support from your new friends — sharing practice, progress and plans throughout the year
• Optional In the Making learning pathways — including putting on events, writing for video games, field recordings, commissions for galleries and more
• Free access to professional music software and tools — industry-standard DAWs and plugins to continue producing
• In the Making Radio Showcases — with your music broadcast live on our weekly radio show The Sampler Mixtape, reaching 1000s of listeners across the UK

Applications close Monday 20 April 2026 at midnight.

Learn more about In the Making

“The entire experience of In the Making has been amazing, exceeding all expectations. I now feel I have a clear future in music and the ambition and knowledge to make it. It’s opened a lot of doors.”

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