Saffron Emerging Artist Development Programme
- Saffron Records CIC
- Bristol
- Jul 07, 2026
Job Description
Saffron is pleased to announce the return of its artist development programme for Black women and gender diverse music creators based in South West England.
Beginning this Autumn, the programme will support three artists through mentoring, a creative retreat, music industry training and a bursary towards music creation.
You must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply:
- Living in South West England for the duration of the programme (Sept 2026 – Aug 2027)
- A musical creative eg. music producer, composer or instrumentalist
- A woman, non-binary, trans (trans man or woman), intersex or gender non-conforming
- Black or Black heritage; eg. Black British, Black African or Black Caribbean, including those of mixed-Black heritage
- Age 18+. There is no maximum age limit
Please read out application pack and apply via the form at the back of the document.
We understand that deadlines and form-filling can present challenges for some applicants. If you need additional advice, or a video application option, contact hello@saffronmusic.co.uk
>>> Click on Apply Now to be taken to the application page
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Saffron is a non-profit organisation that primarily offers training in music production, sound engineering and DJing, as well as running an artist development program and record label. Saffron’s aim is to advance gender equality in the music tech sector by creating a safe space for women, non-binary and trans people to learn and build confidence. In its seven years of existence, Saffron has fast built a reputation as one of the leading music tech development platforms in the UK and beyond. A key aspect of our work is nurturing the ever-growing community interested in music tech, especially those who may not have had access to it if it weren’t for the infrastructure and accessibility that we provide.