YOUR MUSIC.
YOUR DIRECTION.
Complete the application and share a listening link to an original song or demo. No audio downloads needed.
ACCESS
001
ARTISTDEVELOPMENTPROGRAMMEBY CBLV × La Vie Studio
INDEPENDENT ARTISTS / EARLY-CAREER / ORIGINAL MUSICSTUDIO / STAGE / COMMUNITY
ANNOUNCEMENTAPPLICATIONS OPENING
ARTISTS AND ENGINEERS / ORIGINAL MUSIC
APPLICATIONS OPENING
NOVEMBER 2026
ARTISTS AND ENGINEERS / ORIGINAL MUSICYOUR NEXT PROJECT STARTS HERE.
HOW TO APPLY A fully funded opportunity for independent artists in the early stages of their careers. Record music, build connections, create live content and take your next steps.
001 / 2027ORIGINAL MUSIC. REAL OPPORTUNITY.
01 / THE OPPORTUNITIESWHICH SIDE OF THE GLASS?
01 / OPEN CALLARTIST
PROGRAMMEWRITE / RECORD / PERFORM / CONNECT / DEVELOP02 / PAID PLACEMENTSENGINEER
PROGRAMMERECORD / OBSERVE / CONTRIBUTE / PROGRESS
PROGRAMMEWRITE / RECORD / PERFORM / CONNECT / DEVELOP
One release-ready song, studio sessions, filmed live performance, paid showcase and individual development support.
PROGRAMMERECORD / OBSERVE / CONTRIBUTE / PROGRESS
Two paid shadowing days each for two emerging recording engineers or producers, with credits and guidance.
02 / THE IDEAMORE THAN STUDIO TIME
MAKE
THE WORK.
MOVE FORWARD.
ACCESS 001 brings recording, songwriting, filming, live experience and practical industry guidance into one joined-up programme.
Designed for independent artists who are building their work and need access to the people, space and tools to take it further.
Explore the full programme02STUDIO DAYS
PER ACT, UP TO
PER ACT, UP TO
04SONGWRITING
SESSIONS
SESSIONS
02PAID LIVE
SHOWCASES
SHOWCASES
01RECORDED AND
MASTERED SONG
MASTERED SONG
03 / HOW TO APPLYTWO APPLICATION STAGES
GOOD WORK
STARTS HERE.
We want to understand your music, your goals and what access to professional resources could help you achieve. No previous commercial release is required.
YOUR MUSIC.
SHORTLIST.
FINAL REVIEW.
Shortlisted applicants move to a second stage so we can understand goals, collaborative approach and overall fit for the programme.
ACCESS / 001 / 2027BE PART OF
BE PART OF
WHAT'S NEXT.
Artist development by CBLV × La Vie Studio. Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, Cheltenham Borough Council and Renishaw.
See application guidance
