Opportunities

Learn about various opportunities currently available that can support or be of value to local individuals and organisations in the LCR music sector including; funding opportunities, job vacancies and auditions, training and development prospects, and sector specific events.

If you have relevant opportunities to share with the sector you can list them on this page by completing the form below.

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NYO Inspire program

NYO Inspire is a free program from the National Youth Orchestra that helps teenage musicians in the UK develop their musical skills and confidence. It’s open to young musicians who may have faced barriers to making music, such as location or finances. To take part you must apply, applications are open all year round and are open to those aged 13 – 18 years.

To join, you just need to create an account on the Musicians’ Portal and complete an application form to tell us why you need this opportunity.

Deadline: 31/08/2025 Apply Now
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Fast Track Fund

Musicians are able to apply for a short-term fund of £500 throughout the year to support opportunities.
Artists may spend the money on things such as a short course, investing in new software, or taking opportunities to record, release or perform that will help you to fulfil your ambition.

Deadline: 30/09/2025 Apply Now

Free live music and events training – The Sound Check programme

Do you love live music?

SOUND CHECK is an exciting training programme from The Learning Foundry and Future Yard, designed to introduce people to the skills that will help them pursue a successful and sustainable career behind the scenes in the live music industry.

Sound Check is open to anyone aged 16+ in the Liverpool City Region, or 19+ in various locations across the North West with a passion for live music and an interest in making it their career. The course is free to access and no previous experience is required.

Deadline: 09/07/2030 Apply Now
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