Music entrepreneur? Win Rs 6 lakh, trip to UK!

March 03, 2008 12:02 IST

What: The British Council invites applications from young Indian entrepreneurs working in the music industry to compete for the 2008 Young Music Entrepreneur award.

Last date for applications: March 18, 2008

About the award
Designed to identify and support emerging enterprises, the award will enable the Indian winner to travel to the UK to network with music industry professionals, attend music events, and be in the running for a financial award of GBP 7,500 linked to the UK.

Who can apply

Entrepreneurs between 25 and 35 years working in any of the following music sectors:

Record companies; Artists & Repertoire (A&R); producing, recording, engineering; music licensing, and distribution

Venue and/or festival programming and management

Artists management and agents

Music broadcasting

Music journalism and publishing

Music development & management

Music marketing; public and media relations

Music retail; online (including digital) and high street outlets

Consultants offering specialist services in any of these areas

How to apply
Download application form from www.britishcouncil.org/india-arts-yme-award.htm.

Forward the completed application form to:
Jily Joseph
British Council
Mittal Tower, C Wing, 2nd Floor
Nariman Point
Mumbai 400 021
Phone: +91 22 2279 0114

Or e-mail it to: yce.india@in.britishcouncil.org

For further details on the selection process, visit www.britishcouncil.org

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