Investing in Artist and Creative Development
The Accelerator Fund has been set-up by ICMP to provide students and alumni with access to funding to support their projects and professional development.
Collaboration is key
Initially, the majority of music creatives start building their careers with a team of one – themselves! While it’s important to build relationships with fellow creatives and collaborate to develop your work, most of the first steps to realise your projects and bring them to a wider audience will be carried out solo.
Seeking support
At ICMP, support is available to all students through our Music Careers and Industry liaison team. Staffed by industry professionals, the team provides one-to-one guidance on everything from artist development to release strategies.
While you’ll acquire specific skills and support across your course, moulding that into action requires determination, drive and often, for certain things, funding.
That's where the Accelerator Fund comes in.
If an ICMP student or alumni can demonstrate that a specific element of their professional development requires a small amount of funding and is part of a wider, more significant plan linked to long-term career growth, they can apply for funds from the Accelerator Fund.
At ICMP, we’re committed to investing in the careers of our students and alumni wherever possible, whether that’s through the ongoing support available from the Careers and Industry Hub or via this initiative.
Applications for 2024/2025
The Accelerator Fund has two application periods, one each semester:
Semester A: 4 November - 6 December 2024
Semester B: 10 February - 14 March 2025
How to access the fund
The fund is managed by a team of Industry Professionals who will review and assess each application. To ensure that the fund assists as many applicants as possible, only modest sums will be available per application – so don’t start plotting a world tour just yet!
Students and alumni can access the funding application form on the ICMPLife.com platform.
Our Accelerator recipients include:
CERTHE SONGWRITING ALUMNA
Odina
Helped fund the recording of her debut album.
BA CREATIVE MUSICIANSHIP alumni
THE VELVET HANDS
Helped fund the recordings of a set of singles.
BA SONGWRiting alumnus
Alessandro ciminata
Helped fund the recording of a single.
BA SONGWRiting alumnA
TRAGIC SASHA
Helped fund the recording of a single.