Expression of Interest: Project ReWIRE – A Mid Career Artist Development Initiative

APPLICATIONS CLOSED.

PROJECT REWIRE IS A UNIQUE NEW ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONAL MID-CAREER MUSICIANS, SINGERS AND SONGWRITERS FROM CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS.

It is for Victorian based artists who want to make a living from their music but still find themselves on the fringe of the industry in Australia, who face challenges in navigating the digital realm and the business of music, and who want to find or redefine their identity and niche.

The program will accommodate up to 15 mid-career artists with opportunities to better understand and connect with the Victorian music industry and explore ways to operate more effectively and strategically. Most importantly, it will empower participating artists to create their own tailored artist development plan and strategies to achieve their goals.

The program will be delivered in 4 parts:

artist self assessment, August – September
2-day intensive incubator camp, October 11-13
music industry speed dating day, October 26
tailored mentoring with up to 4 hours of contact, November

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

identify as being from culturally or linguistically diverse background
be living in Victoria with a current verifiable Victorian address
identify as being a mid-career artist who has been professionally practicing for at least 7 years and not more than 20 years
be able to demonstrate outstanding talent and recognition in their artform
be able to demonstrate a body of work and track record of public presentation
be able to commit to all four project components listed above
be willing to share knowledge, ideas and experience with other participants

DOWNLOAD THE PROJECT REWIRE BROCHURE, FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM.

To apply for the program please fill in the form below. Expressions of interest will close at 5pm on Monday 22 July 2019.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Further enquiries to be directed to Anita Larkin, anita.larkin@multiculturalarts.com.au

Project ReWIRE

Mon 24 Jun 2019 - Fri 29 Nov 2019

Project ReWIRE is a new artist development initiative for mid career culturally diverse musicians, singers and songwriters produced by MAV in partnership with key Australian music influencer Joel Ma. Through a process of self assessment, music business up-skilling and one to one mentoring, 15 culturally diverse mid career artists will explore the positioning of their music in Australia and will tailor their own artist development plans. The artists will be empowered to challenge, re-define and contemporise their direction. Project collaborator, Joel Ma, says, “Being a mid career artist myself, I am keenly aware that the music industry is fluid, ever changing and difficult to navigate, and it can be intimidating trying to keep up. Project ReWIRE is born from the idea that mid career artists can adapt, remain relevant and continue to make a living doing what they love, by knowledge sharing, up-skilling and recognising new opportunities. It will also help industry tap into talented but marginalised artists who work outside of the mainstream.’’ Project ReWIRE builds on over 15 years of successful work, that Multicultural Arts Victoria, has been doing to produce bespoke, responsive artists development programs for culturally diverse musicians. The program will facilitate new pathways and opportunities for mid career artists while also contesting the marginality of diverse music practice in Australia.