Pirate Studios announce Pirate Prodigy Programme, with the likes of Kate Nash, Gordon Smart and more set to help launch the career of three new acts

In a world where everyone is looking for their cut of the next up-and-coming talent, Pirate Studios are looking to give it all back to the artists. Teaming up with names behind Liam Gallagher, Charlie XCX and The Libertines, Pirate Studios are set to kickstart the careers of three of the strongest emerging acts through their new Pirate Prodigy Programme.

An expert panel of mentors and judges – with everyone from Gordon Smart (Radio X) and Mikey Jonns (This Feeling) to Craig Evans (Flying Vinyl) to Kate Nash – are set to support, develop and promote the careers of the three winners, as well as the winners receiving mentoring on publishing, A&R, radio-play – you name it – as well unlimited free use of Pirate Studios facilities, secured festival slots and an audience with industry A&R at three invite only shows this summer.

To apply all you have to do is visit www.piratestudios.co.uk/prodigy and submit the one track that best represents your act. Submission is open now.

Competition timeline:

19 Feb – Submission opens www.piratestudios.co.uk/prodigy
19 Mar – Submission closes
29 Mar – 12 Apr – Top 20 acts put to public vote
16 Apr – Top 6 announced, invited to record a professional video at Pirate Studios
30 Apr – 16 May – Videos judged by public and industry experts
18 May – 3 winners announced
31 May – Invite only show at Pirate Studios, London
1 June – Invite only show at Pirate Studios, Bristol
2 June – Invite only show at Pirate Studios, Manchester

To apply for tickets to the gigs email – prodigy@piratestudios.co.uk