Meet the artists we’re supporting with the Electronic Music Award
25 musicians supported to further their career in Electronic music with year-long accelerator.
We’re so pleased to be able to provide 25 musicians with the support and tools they need to develop their music and build sustainable future careers through our first Electronic Award in association with DJ Mag .
Recent insights, including from the Musicians’ Census, highlight the challenges faced by electronic musicians, such as inconsistent income, vulnerability to debt, and higher rates of poor mental wellbeing and isolation.
While production software has made music creation more accessible, many of the supported artists will use their financial support to access high-quality studio time and hire mixing and mastering professionals to complete projects they otherwise wouldn’t have been able to bring to the industry standard.
Research also shows that musicians working Electronic music struggle with navigating the industry and lack clear paths to success, making peer connections and guidance from professionals vital. Delivered in Association with one of Electronic music’s most trusted voices, DJ Mag, The Electronic Award is designed to help creators tackle these challenges so they can make sustainable business decisions.
“We are incredibly excited to start working alongside this amazing cohort of awardees.” said Iain McGoldrick, Head of Business Development of DJ Mag.
“All the artists awarded funding within this project are doing amazing things already, so we can’t wait to see how the funding and business support impacts their future work”.
Some of those moving their careers forward with the Electronic Award include:
NGAIO supported with the Electronic Music Award
Bristol-based NGAIO is using the support to develop a live mixing set using Ableton Push to layer loops, alongside singing and soundscaping in real-time.
The award is also enabling NGAIO to record and release remixes of their latest EP, Four Quarters, marking a significant step in their self-production journey.
As someone who is still getting used to calling themselves ‘a producer’, my confidence has risen by receiving this award alone. It has opened up my ambition for myself and helped me to think bigger.
Azula Bandit supported with the Electronic Music Award
Newcastle-native Azula Bandit will now be able to take a major step forward in their music career, transitioning into music production and expanding their creative skills.
Planning to collaborate with independent artists, explore new learning opportunities, and finally bring long-held creative visions to life, this award is providing the essential resources and guidance needed to turn a lifelong passion for music into a sustainable career.
From a young age, I’ve always wanted to be involved in the world of music but lacked the resources and support to fully pursue it.
Body Clinic supported with the Electronic Music Award
Body Clinic will now be able to expand his music’s reach and enhance the professionality of his music through visual media and live-show improvements, preparing their performances for touring.
After facing multiple rejections from grants in the past, receiving this award has significantly boosted Body Clinic’s confidence, determination, and drive.
Receiving this grant has had not only a huge boost to my confidence but also my determination and drive. The advice and 1−2−1 support will be immensely beneficial to me as I constantly seek advice on all aspects of my career.
Looking to push your music career forward?
If you’re a musician looking to release new music, arrange a live event or work on developing your skills, opportunities for support from Help Musicians are always available.