Valued at $100,000 and delivered in partnership between Create NSW, Powerhouse, Blacktown Arts, and Australian music management and events company Vyva Entertainment, applications are now open for the Fellowship, which supports three early-career Western Sydney-based solo artists or groups with an artist-led professional development residency.
Each Fellow will be provided with $25,000 in financial support, in-kind support with studio space in Blacktown, and industry mentoring and networking facilitated by Vyva Entertainment for the duration of each residency.
In 2023, the Generations Fellowship recipients included Soul/RnB artist/producer PA777IENCE (formerly known as Clarissa Mei), and DJ/producer SOLLYY (Solomon Toala), both from Western Sydney.
Up and coming musicians, producers, composers and groups who live or work in Western Sydney are encouraged to apply before 4 March 2024 at nsw.gov.au | Generations Fellowship 23/24.
Create NSW Chief Executive, Annette Pitman said:
“With so much talent emerging from Western Sydney, this Fellowship will generate a strong pipeline for the future. I’m delighted to launch this career-defining opportunity that gives three early career artists a valuable platform, expert guidance and the skills they need to succeed in the industry.”
Powerhouse Chief Executive, Lisa Havilah said:
“Powerhouse is excited to support musicians emerging from Western Sydney as part of our ongoing commitment to sustain individual creative practice and expand the creative industries across Western Sydney. We are proud to be delivering this program in partnership with Blacktown Arts and Vyva Entertainment.”
The Mayor of Blacktown City, Tony Bleasdale OAM said:
“Blacktown has become a hub for contemporary music, drawing artists from across Western Sydney and NSW to collaborate, celebrate and create. This partnership will amplify the next generation of leading artists and creatives. It’s all happening in Western Sydney.”
2023 Generations Fellowship recipient, Soul/RnB artist/producer PA777IENCE said:
“By giving me a space to work on my artistry and providing mentorship and funding, the Generations Fellowship has given me the ability to further my career in the most practical way possible.”
