Project LIVE

Artist Development Programme

Applications are now open for the next round of PROJECT LIVE

Calling all singers and rappers from Leicester(shire).

Apply now for the next round of project live. This 4-month artist development programme will help take your music career to the next level.

During the project you will receive mentoring, performance opportunities, music industry masterclasses, radio exposure, and the experience of performing your music alongside a live band.

This project is FREE, and open to all music artists from Leicester(shire) who are 18+

Only 8 artists per round!
Previous unsuccessful artists are encouraged to reapply.

Programme runs from April-July 2026.

The most promising artists will be offered paid performance opportunities.

(Past opportunities include: Abbey Park Bonfire Night, Leicester Riders half-time, Riverside Festival, Highcross Shopping Centre etc).

PROJECT LIVE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

We recently celebrated 10 years of Project Live with a special round consisting of some of the previous favourites from project live.

10 YEAR LINE-UP
Flynny O’Flynn, Lydia Lutudi, Jake Thompson, Harri Georgio & Matt Bury, LVT, Deiah Marie, Sean Eliazah, Comprehend, Jada O’Neill, Strizzy Strauss & SunSun Official.

Project LIVE is managed by 2Funky Arts and supported using public funding by Arts Council England.