BREMF has been running a young artist programme since 2007, and many of the ensembles and individual musicians who have been part of BREMF Live are now forging successful careers in the sector.
Each spring we run a series of online training sessions via Zoom, which are aimed at helping young artists develop skills which will support them in developing a sustainable career. These sessions are open to the whole sector, and can also be a useful reminder for more established artists and ensembles.
The 2025 sessions are:
Session 1: Tuesday 14 January, 16.30 – 18.00 UK time
Tips for managing your ensemble
with Hannah Ely (Co-Artistic Director, BREMF) and Cathy Boyes (Festival Producer, BREMF)
Session 2: Thursday 23 January, 09.30 – 11.00 UK time
Working with promoters to secure dates
with Cathy Boyes (Festival Producer, BREMF) and Harriet Laidler (Making Music)
Session 3: Monday 3 February, 14.00 – 15.30 UK time
Putting together an exciting programme and connecting with audiences
with Hannah Ely and Olwen Foulkes (Co-Artistic Directors, BREMF)
Session 4: Date & time TBC
Fundraising including from Arts Council Project Grants
with Harriet Lawrence (Development Manager, BREMF)
Session 5: Date & time TBC
An introduction to marketing
Session 6: Date & time TBC
Opportunities and schemes for young artists in mainland Europe
with Jorge Losana (ECOS Festival)
Optional extra session: Date & time TBC
How to register your organisation as a charity
with Harriet Lawrence and Cathy Boyes (BREMF)
This page will be updated with dates for the remaining sessions once confirmed.
If you’d like to join any of these sessions, please join the BREMF Live Facebook group or email cathy@bremf.org.uk for the Zoom link.