Music at the Museum with Firefly Burning

If you’re 16-25, working towards a music career and want to be inspired this summer – join experimental folk rock band Firefly Burning for ‘Music at the Museum’ – a week-long residency of collaborative songwriting and music-making.

Taking inspiration from the incredible collections at Manchester Museum, you’ll spend five days from 8-12 July writing, creating and performing new music under the artistic guidance of award-winning artists John Barber and James Redwood from the band Firefly Burning.

You’ll get the chance to:

• Gain an insight into the creative processes of established artists
• Collaborate with other musicians
• Develop your songwriting, arranging and performance skills
• Perform in a special twilight gig at Manchester Museum on Thu 12 July

“When you collaborate, you end up making music which is far greater than the sum of its parts. The final performance will feature the new music we make on the project alongside songs from our new album. It’s going to be a totally immersive week and we can’t wait!” – Firefly Burning

Application info

To apply you should be:

• 16-25 years old
• Working towards a career in music
• Based in Greater Manchester, Cheshire or Merseyside
• Available between Sun 8 Jul – Thu 12 Jul

Deadline: Monday 11 June, midnight

Applicants must apply online*.

All applicants will be notified on or around Friday 15 June.

Participants will receive £10 per day to help towards the cost of travel and food.

For more information about this project please contact Lucy Wallace on lucy@brightersound.com or call 0161 830 3899.

*We’re committed to supporting and meeting the needs of people with learning difficulties or disabilities. If you require the application in a different format or have difficulty completing your application online, please call us to discuss alternative options on 0161 830 3899.