Music Publishers Association announces new career access scheme

The Music Publishers Association has announced a new scheme for young professionals, granting free memberships to ethnically diverse applicants. 

Applications are open to those in the early stages of their careers who are proactive and drive to make an impact in the music industry. 

The programme is spearhearded by Clare Everson, alongside MPA board member Jackie Davidson. 

The scheme aligns with the MPA’s pledge to meet the Ten-Point Plan developed by the UK Music’s Diversity Taskforce, to improve diversity and inclusion across the industry (as outlined in the UK Music Diversity Report 2020).

NXT-Gen Scholars will have access to all MPA training courses, networking opportunities, involvement in the MPA Futures Group, one-on-one support from our membership team, wellbeing programmes, access to work-experience opportunities and a CV review. 

Clare Everson says: 'We founded the NXT-Gen Scholarship with the aim of providing opportunities for, and elevating the voices of, those who have been underrepresented in the music publishing industry. Careers in music publishing should be accessible for all, regardless of what means or opportunities have been available to people. This scholarship endeavours to open up networking, learning and support for career progression so that the music publishing industry can in turn benefit from more diverse talent.'

The application form is available to download and share here. Deadline for all applications is 31 March 2021. Applications are accepted in written, audio or visual formats.