Relentless has officially opened applications for its Freeform Forum mentorship program, aimed at addressing the barriers felt by young creators looking to carve a new path in music.
The initiative was launched following research that revealed one in five young Brits between the ages of 18 and 30, would like to work in music, but industry barriers are holding them back from achieving their dreams.
Now, as the Freeform Forum has officially launched, the initiative will be spearheaded by South London rapper, ENNY, while J Hus’ producer TSB, Burna Boy’s speed dial photographer, Elliot Hensford, and Super Bowl ad co-creator, Tajana Tokyo will work alongside her.
Each mentor will work with Relentless and UK arts organization, Small Green Shoots, to search for 12 mentees between the ages of 18 and 25 with a live creative project. Those selected will be offered one-to-one industry guidance, opportunities for financial assistance, and help with realizing their creative visions in production, photography, or filmmaking; all to help open gate-kept opportunities within the creative industry.
As a whole, the initiative is designed to help combat a slew of creative challenges, while also aiming to form new opportunities and empower progressive, underrepresented artists wanting to break into the industry outside of the conventional creative pathways.
With this in mind, the Freeform Forum mentors will guide and inspire the next generation of non-conformist creatives rejecting the typical career path, through individual sessions and IRL networking events. Additionally, the future stars will come together to meet like-minded individuals who are on the same journey and exchange ideas on how to break the barriers in the music industry.
One of the 12 young creatives chosen to take part stands a chance to secure a £10,000 fund to propel their visionary music project forward, with the help of one mentor across music photography, video, or production.
Beyond this, each mentor has also shared tips and tricks on their creative practices as part of a “Mentor Hub,” live on the Freeform Forum website. On the hub, creators will find tips on everything from perfecting the art of capturing strobe lights through a lens to “reworking an anime sample into the coldest trap beat.”
For more information about the Freeform Forum and to submit your application before November 10, head to the official Freeform Forum website.
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