Project LIVE

Artist Development Programme

Applications are now closed for the next round of PROJECT LIVE

Project LIVE is a 4-month artist development programme that helps artists take their music career to the next level.

It supports emerging singers and rappers from Leicester(shire) by providing mentoring, performance opportunities, music industry masterclasses, radio exposure, studio time and more.

During the project, each artist works with a live band to create original renditions of their music, which they will perform at the project’s final showcase.

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

Only 8 artists per round!

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.