She:Music
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Now in its second year, She:Music is B:Music's Artist and Sound Engineer Development Programme.
She:Music is shaping the future of music and empowering women to carve out lasting careers in a field that’s long been disproportionately dominated by men.
She:Music is a talent and career development programme led by B:Music, designed to support femme-identifying musicians and aspiring sound engineers to thrive within the music industry.
The programme responds to the barriers women and gender-marginalised people continue to face in music, including unequal access to opportunities, underrepresentation in technical and leadership roles, financial insecurity and lack of professional support networks.
Year 2 of She:Music will provide a more tailored and intensive development experience for a cohort of 10 emerging artists/musicians/sound engineers
Participants will receive mentoring, training, networking opportunities, studio experience and live performance opportunities designed to support sustainable career progression.
Applications open Tuesday 16 June 2026
All You Need To Know
Who Can Apply
We welcome applications from:
- Femme-identifying musicians, artists, producers and aspiring sound engineers
- People aged 18+ (there is no upper age limit)
- Birmingham and West Midlands-based creatives
- Emerging creatives at any stage of their journey
- People facing barriers to progression within the music industry
We strongly encourage applications from:
- Black and Global Majority creatives
- Disabled creatives
- LGBTQ+ creatives
- Working class creatives
- Self-taught musicians and engineers
You do not need formal qualifications to apply.
How Do I Apply
Applications open Tuesday 16 June 2026. There will be a digital form to complete on this page.
What Will Participants Receive
Participants selected for She:Music Year 2 will receive:
Professional Development
- 1:1 mentoring from established industry professionals
- Career coaching and development planning
- Industry-focused workshops and roundtables
- Networking opportunities with artists and organisations
Creative Development
- Collaborative recording sessions
- Access to professional studio environments
- Artist and producer collaborations
- Performance rehearsal support
Performance Opportunities
- Public showcases and live performances
- Opportunities to perform within B:Music programming
- Networking events with music industry professionals
Industry Knowledge
Topics may include:
- Freelance careers in music
- Music funding and grants
- PR and marketing
- Touring and live performance
- Publishing and royalties
- Music production and engineering
- Leadership and confidence building
Programme Timeline & Session Dates
Timeline Summary
June 2026
Recruitment campaign
July 2025
Cohort induction Open Mic event 17 July
August 2026
Mentoring and studio development
September–October 2026
Performance preparation and collaborations
October 2026
Public showcase performances
November 2026
Industry workshops and networking brunches
December 2026
Year 3 planning and partnership development
January–February 2027
Industry workshops and networking brunches
Session Dates
Fri 17/07/2026
Mon 14/09/2026
Mon 12/10/2026
Sun 25/10/2026
Wed 02/12/2026
Wed 09/12/2026
Mon 18/01/2027
Tue 09/02/2027
Participant Expectations
Participants are expected to:
- Attend core programme sessions
- Engage positively with mentoring and workshops
- Work collaboratively with peers
- Commit to professional development goals
- Respect programme values around inclusivity and safety
Values & Safeguarding
She:Music is committed to creating:
- Safe and inclusive creative spaces
- Anti-discriminatory practice
- Trauma-informed support
- Accessibility and wellbeing
- Respectful collaboration
B:Music operates safeguarding and equality policies across all programme activity.
Signposts To Other Networks And Funding For Artists
Supporting grassroots music | Arts Council England
Talent Development Network (TDN) - PRS for Music Foundation
International Women's Day: Women’s Place in the Music Industries | Youth Music
Women Musicians | Advice & Resources | Musicians' Union | The MU
She Creates (@she.creates.birmingham) • Instagram photos and videos
Contact
For questions or to access support:
She:Music Team: shemusic@bmusic.co.uk
Project Partners
Women in Jazz is an organisation that celebrates the role that women have played in shaping the history of Jazz, via their music and stories, to inspire young female talent. They produce radio shows, panel discussions, live events and online content
Females About Music (FAM) is a female led CIC designed to empower women and girls who have faced a confluence of challenges, including sexual and racial injustice, substance abuse, socioeconomic disadvantage, and lack of opportunities in the music industry. By harnessing the therapeutic power of music and providing comprehensive support services, FAM aims to break down barriers, foster personal growth, and create pathways to success in the music industry and beyond.
She:Music is a 3 year programme generously supported in its second year by the PRS Foundation and PPL
