We’re looking for Artists.
Are a young music artist, sound artist, duo or band living in Kent/Medway? Are you looking to take your artistry to the next level? If so, We want you to apply to the Tonetic Artist Programme.
What is the Artist Programme?
The Tonetic Artist Programme is a 6 month programme for emerging artists and bands between the ages of 16-25 from Kent & Medway to develop their artistry and take their next steps in the music industry.
About Tonetic Records
Tonetic Records are a youth-lead non-profit record label. We amplify young voices and invest in young artists from Kent and Medway overcoming barriers into the music industry. Our recording studio is based at Arts Education Exchange in Cliftonville, Margate.
What will I do?
Develop Music Skills
As part of the Tonetic Artist Programme every Monday (and some Sundays) you will have access to our in-house recording studio. There you can rehearse, rework, and record your music.
At your fingertips you will have professional music software including Logic Pro and Ableton Live and a wide range of instruments and music technology.
The Tonetic team will be on hand to help you to write and produce your tracks, with a dedicated studio engineer available for all studio sessions.
You can request to book in time for learning new skills to develop as a musician, under the mentorship of a Tonetic team member.
Access vital industry knowledge
The Tonetic team will be on hand to provide you with advice and knowledge on the music industry and navigating it as a young professional.
We will also host an industry masterclass, where you’ll meet and participate in talks with music industry professionals with a vast range of experience.
Release your music and build your brand
You will be set up with the info and tools you need for recording, releasing and promoting your music, giving you insight and control over every part of the process.
Learn how to develop a marketing campaign for your releases, receiving guidance and feedback on your pitching and press kit.
Build a brand for your music
Gain live performance experience
The Tonetic team can work with you to develop your outreach to venues and music promoters and signpost you to gig and performance opportunities.
Tonetic Records will organise a gig held within a respected venue in the local area, which you will be invited to feature on. This events will be community focused and take place in a safe, supportive environment.
Connect with other creatives
By working with Tonetic Records you are joining a growing network of Kent and Thanet based artists.
Wherever possible we’ll set you up with opportunities for collaboration with local creatives, with a focus in sharing creative knowledge, co-creation, feedback and moments of joy.
Form meaningful connections that last.
Consider themselves a music artist, duo or band*.
Feel that they can’t/ dont have the means to support their music or the tools to create it (e.g. studio time)
Have faced economic and/or social barriers to making music or learning about music and the industry.
Are interested in learning about the music industry
Who can apply?
We are looking for young people who:
*If you are interested and are in a band, you may apply as a single artist, releasing your bands music on the label, or apply all together.
If you are not a musician and just want to learn about the music industry you can still apply (Please do!).
How to apply
Please send in your application by the 30th March, 2025
If you have any questions about the project please email Tom at tom@tonetic.uk