SongSeeds Online Songwriting Retreat 25th-30th September 2023 (Bursary Application)
SongSeeds Bursary Placement (courtesy of Creative Scotland). This placement has limited application space so please, do not be disheartened if you are too late to apply. SongSeeds will be back in May 2023 with another retreat!

SEPTEMBER RETREAT SCHEDULE

Mon: Arrive
Tue, Wed, Thu: Songwriting all day
Fri: Rehearsal/Performance

We will be in touch no later than the 20th August to let you know the outcome of your application
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SongSeeds Bursary Placement: Terms and Conditions
Welcome to the application process for the SongSeeds Bursary Placement, we would love for you to join us on our digital songwriting retreat!
The bursary placements provide support for those between 18 and 35 who have additional affordability issues.
The bursary place is fully funded and entitles the participant to take part in our songwriting retreat at no cost to them. Placements will be considered based on a number of contributing factors (outlined below) and will be awarded to those who intersect most with this eligibility criteria.  Participants are also asked to provide a statement supporting their application.

Eligibility criteria:

Mandatory: Being 18-35 years of age 

Considered factors

Currently receiving (or have parents receiving) state benefits
Currently studying full time in the UK
Currently unemployed

SongSeeds aims to be an inclusive and transparent project. For this reason, you may also apply for the SongSeeds Bursary if you have other circumstances which you feel warrant consideration. These may include, but are not limited to:

·         Experiencing financial hardship
·         Being a parent or carer
·         Experiencing Illness
·         Asylum seekers

**we also accept applications via voice recording or video**
For voice and Video applications please upload to THIS LINK. Application must be TWO MINUTES MAXIMUM. **Please state you are applying for the SONGSEEDS BURSARY in your application.


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Full Name *
Where are you based? *
Which application option are you using? For Voice and Video applications please upload to THIS LINK. Applications must be TWO MINUTES MAXIMUM. *
Which of the following factors make you eligible for the Creative Scotland Bursary? (tick all appropriate) *
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If you ticked 'OTHER' above, please briefly state the conditions for your bursary application
Please provide us with a supporting statement for your SongSeeds Bursary application (300 words max) *
Do you have recorded music available online? *
If no, please go to question 7.
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Please post a link to one of your songs.
What do you think a SongSeeds retreat will bring to your music and creative practice? *
Do you need help with either of the following
If you said 'other' above, please state
Tell us about you and your songwriting? How would you describe your work? 
(You can be as creative as you like with this question) 
200 Words Max
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Are you available on the following days and times all day? September 2023: Mon 25th, Tue 26th, Wed 27th, Thu 28th and Fri 29th *
The retreat involves peer-to-peer feedback and song sharing. This is of course not obligatory so if you would NOT like to participate, please opt-out below
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The retreat involves workshops, tasks and one collaboration task however these are not obligatory so if you would like to work on your own throughout the retreat please let us know below
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SongSeeds provides basic catering for all participants. In order to accommodate most diets, meals are veggie/ vegan with participants invited to bring luxury/additional items at their discretion. 

Please let us know if you have any additional dietary requirements.  
The retreat requires people to share bedrooms. Consideration is taken into putting together rooms, but most will be shared spaces. 
This is due to accommodation restrictions. 
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