Applications now open for Scratch My Progress 2024/25 developing local musicians

Scratch My Progress is the Oh Yeah Music Centre’s annual talent development scheme, designed to help new musicians breakthrough in the music industry.

Applications are now open for the class of 2024/25 and the team are expecting a busy and competitive year.

53 acts have benefited from the Scratch My Progress scheme, with Oh Yeah mentors dedicated to developing, supporting, signposting, nurturing and promoting local musical talent to international change makers.

Previous Scratch My Progress alumni includes...

-Problem Patterns who will play Glastonbury 2024

-Charlie Hanlon who had his first UK performance at The Great Escape 2024

-Susi Pagel who performed at Electric Picnic 2023

-HY:LY who has been featured on BBC Radio 1 and Spotify editorial playlists

-Beat Up Car who scored a sync on the hugely successful ‘Blue Lights’ BBC TV Series

The Scratch My Progress team are looking for the most dedicated emerging talents to harness the full opportunity of the scheme.

Full details, guidelines and their application form available here 👉 https://forms.gle/hgwMpKtuuoYTvnaQ6

Deadline for submissions is 30th June 2024 at 6pm

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