Artists from previous careers with The Band Academy. @band.academy, Instagram.

 

The career programme combines artistic development, strategic career planning and mental sustainability.

As a participant, you will work both with your music and with the structural framework that will enable you to make a living from creating it. The programme includes songwriting and performance courses, sparring on publishing strategies and finances, and tools for navigating career pressures and decisions.

Resources and professional community

The programme also includes knowledge and sparring from Dansk Artist Forbund.

As a participant, you'll gain knowledge that can provide a solid foundation for making decisions, standing strong in collaborations and thinking long-term - both artistically and professionally.

The programme targets artists who are already actively working and want to build a career that can last - not only in pace, but in length.


Read more about the programme and apply here.

 

About the career programme

  • Application deadline: 11 December at 23:59
  • Duration: 9 months
  • Process start: February 2026
  • Target audience: Performers 25+ who identify as women or gender minorities and write their own music
  • Number of seats: 6-10 participants selected by career panel of experienced industry professionals