The British Council is inviting creators from the UK, Germany and ODA-listed countries to create new collaborative works for radio broadcast.
This is a continuation of their work with Sound and Music (UK). They are now supporting a further 10 creators and introducing structured legacy deliverables that extend the impact of each commission beyond the original broadcast.
Between November 2026 and March 2027, creators will benefit from ongoing online one-to-one and group sessions with UK-based facilitator Dawn Scarfe, and the Sound and Music team, for the duration of the programme. Additionally, each creator will be supported to develop between one and three legacy outputs tailored to their practice and local context, such as educational workshops, local showcase events, extended EP releases or documentary films.
In order to be eligible, creators must be:
- aged 18 or over on 14 October 2026
- based in Germany or an ODA-listed country
- have an artistic practice working creatively with sound and/or music (any genre)
- open to collaborating with a creator they have not met or worked with before
- enthusiastic about developing new work in a cross-cultural context
- curious about creating work for radio broadcast
- available for all online sessions
Each creator will receive:
- 1,500 GBP commission fee
- up to 200 GBP for production expenses
- up to 500 GBP towards legacy outcomes
- four online group sessions with UK-based facilitator
- three online sessions with a Creative Programme Leader (CPL)
- two, one-to-one online sessions with a CPL
- peer support from the international Sounds Unseen creator community
- the opportunity to develop their artistic portfolio
- radio broadcast premiere
- access support (if required)
