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Closing date: Sunday 16th June 2024 at 11pmDuration: 12 months Start date: Mid-July 2024 Calling all UK-based composers... are you a freelancer working in music composition or sound design who’s looking to step up and progress your career? We are partnering with award-winning, Hollywood film composer; <a href="https://lornebalfe.com/" target="_blank">Lorne Balfe</a> (Mission: Impossible, Top Gun: Maverick, Bad Boys For Life) who has sponsored 12 funded places on <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individual-support#thrive-career-long-support" target="_blank">Thrive</a> – Creative Access’ unrivalled year-long career development programme. What to expect? 12 months of training, networking and support for mid-level talent, created by and for people from communities that are historically under-represented in the creative industries. Please note this opportunity is only open to those based in the UK, we are particularly keen on hearing from individuals based in Scotland or of Scottish descent. Unlock your potential through mentorship, leadership training, and networking opportunities in this exciting programme.   The scheme will commence in Mid-July 2024 and includes:  <ul><li>Workshops covering topics such as sustaining a successful freelance career, navigating imposter syndrome and developing your leadership presence </li><li>Mentoring by a senior industry professional for 6 months </li><li>Networking events and bespoke masterclasses </li><li>Free and discounted tickets to cultural events</li><li>Q&amp;A session with Lorne Balfe!</li></ul>Participants can expect to increase influence, develop a leadership mindset, have increased confidence to advocate for equal access to training, pay rises and promotions, build contacts and working relationships across sectors, and take strides to achieve career objectives.  Lorne Balfe shares: <blockquote>It’s great to be able to partner with Creative Access on their Thrive: development programme. I grew up in Scotland which is a hub of immense talent that can at times get overshadowed amongst the more known places such as London and Los Angeles. I feel a responsibility to be able to give opportunities back to the landscapes that inspired me and to help creatives who are historically under-represented in their industries. </blockquote> To apply <ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity. </li><li>You must be a freelance professional with prior work experience in music composition or sound/audio design in any creative sector (e.g. film &amp; TV, classical music, advertising, games, etc.).</li><li>After clicking the 'Apply' button, you will be directed to the application form. </li><li>Please answer the questions and upload your CV. </li><li>Once you have completed and submitted the form, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully. </li></ul>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Please note this opportunity is only open to those based in the UK. We are particularly keen on hearing from individuals based in Scotland or of Scottish descent.

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Thrive: development programme for freelance music composers & sound designers

Are you a budding creative looking to secure your first role? Do you want the opportunity to expand your skills in admin, research and more? Have you got an exciting new experience to add to your next application? Sign up now to attend our online group CV Consultations…<a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/" target="_blank">Creative Access</a> strives to help under-represented groups secure jobs and paid training opportunities in creative companies. One of the UK’s leading diversity organisations, we fill an essential gap in the current creative landscape. The creative industries are highly competitive and can seem extremely difficult to break into, especially if you don’t have the right connections to give you a helping hand. Creative Access is here to help open the door to the creative industries for those from under-represented backgrounds.As part of our training and support, we offer guidance from the moment you start looking for a role through our online group CV Consultations. Sign up before Wednesday 29th of May at 11:59pm, to attend our next session, which will take place on Thursday 30th May at 5pm.  What you will learn<ul><li>How to best present your CV and covering letter</li><li>What to include in your application</li><li>How to update your CV and covering letter with any recent experience</li><li>How to create a portfolio</li><li>How to improve areas that might be letting you down in applications</li><li>Please note that whilst we are unable to individually provide feedback for all CV's received, you will also be able to ask the Recruitment Team any individual questions about your CV in the Q&amp;A section of the session.</li></ul>To apply <ul><li>Click 'apply' to upload your CV. If you are yet to make your own CV, please upload a blank document.</li><li>Our CV consultations are group sessions held remotely via Zoom. Please let us know if you have any special requirements ahead of the session</li></ul>

Creative Access Group CV Session - 30th May 2024

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