Following a successful 2023/24 program, The GRID Series returns to Geelong, with EOI's now open for budding musicians.
Art Geelong have revealed the applications are now open for their 2024/25 round of The GRID Series. An artist development program supporting outer suburban and regional emerging creatives around Australia, the GRID Series bridges the gap between emerging talent in regional areas and the music industry, offering hands-on mentorship, learning and career development for four successful artists/bands.
The 2023/2024 program in Geelong, supported the development of Baraka The Kid, Wild Gloriosa, Ridzyray, Daisy Kilbourne and LENNi which has resulted in great success, boasting the career prospect, networks and outcomes of each artist. Armed with a song at the end of the series, each artist has seen massive industry growth with Baraka The Kid dropping single ‘Anastasia‘ and moving towards a new album set for release at the end of 2024 and Daisy Kilbourne securing a support slot with Dan Sultan in his upcoming Anglesea appearance with the Sound Doctor.
With EOI’s now open, it’s the perfect opportunity for local emerging artists to take the next step in their career.
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The GRID Series Program
Keeping to the tried format of 2023/24, the next round of the GRIS Series includes intensive mentoring, song development, recording sessions, video content, and live performance opportunities.
The four successful applicants will receive:
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a fully produced, mixed and mastered track, made in collaboration with one of the program’s producers. Across 4 x full day studio sessions, you will be working closely with your producer to craft a song and sound that best represents you and your story;
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intensive one-on-one mentoring with the music industry’s sharpest minds to help you build pathways for your work to connect with audiences;
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an artist documentary film, made in collaboration with a collective of the industry’s most in-demand directors to deep dive into your personal story as an artist providing audiences a window into your creative world;
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live performance opportunities in Geelong and beyond
The confirmed collaborators for the 2024/25 GRID Series program including producers Joel Ma, Beatrice, and Anthony Liddell, with mentorship from Sweetie Zamora, Adam ‘Weez’ Booth, Monique Matosic, Anika Luna, and N’fa Forster-Jones. Film makers Paul Huynh, Emily Seif, Nick Rae and Sam Biddle will also be contributing to this round of GRID Series for Geelong.
GRID Series Key Dates
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Wednesday 2 October, 2024 – Applications close
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Saturday 12 October – Tuesday 15 October, 2024 – Shortlisted applicant interviews
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Thursday 14 November, 2024 – Program Launch/meet and greet event (6:30pm to 8:30pm)
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Saturday 16 November & Sunday 17 November, 2024 – Mentoring Weekend (10am to 5pm, both days)
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18 November through to 20 December, 2024
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Across this 5-week period, you will have 4 x full day studio sessions with your matched producer to work on your new track. The sessions will take place in both Geelong and Melbourne.
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You will also have 2 x full day film shoots working with a film director and cinematographer to create your artist documentary in and around Geelong
(6 days total)
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Feb/Mar date (TBC), 2025 – Performance opportunity in Geelong
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Late May (TBC), 2025 – Single launch party
GRID Series Eligibility
In order to be accepted into the program, you must:
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live/work/create in the City of Greater Geelong;
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are 18 years of age or over;
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write your own original music;
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are able to bring along a friend/family or community member to participate in all the program’s activities…they will be your nominated ‘hype person’;
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are available on the key dates for the GRID Series Geelong Program
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have completed the application form
Apply for the career-elevating GRID Series 2024/25 program here. For More information on the GRID Series head here.
