Emerging Artists is Pie Factory Music’s dedicated programme for young artists looking to kick-start their music careers.
It’s a year-long programme for 16-25-year-olds that gives in-depth guidance and advice about the music industry such as rights, promotion, recording, and performing, as well as access to a network of like-minded young musicians, industry mentors and experts, and local music venues.
We’ve already helped 23 young people progress and develop their skills since the programme began in 2018, and launched a youth record label, in 2021.
The programme has already helped 29 artists thrive as musicians and have a broader understanding of the industry, including popular musician Evan Williams, who has gone on to tour with Pete Doherty from The Libertines, got signed to Doherty’s new record label, Strap Originals, and released his debut album. In 2021, the Emerging Artists launched their own record label, Wantsum Music? to give local young people a platform to promote their new music. They have released a number of singles to much local acclaim.
Every yeear, we work with six young people to develop their skills and live performance experience, which includes gigs at local live venues including Whereelse Margate, Olby’s, Tom Thumb Theatre and Ramsgate Music Hall.
Emerging Artist alumni, Elijah Femi says:
“I didn’t just gain confidence and make music at Pie Factory Music, they taught me life skills, like how to collaborate with people, networking skills, how to set up my own gigs and how to approach others in the industry. Zoe was a big inspiration, she showed me how to market myself, be professional but most of all she helped shape who I am today. I’ve since recorded my first album, performed at gigs in Kent and London, and Pie Factory Music introduced me to another music hub that has offered me funding for a new project.”
This programme is generously funded by Youth Music.
