Decibels Indie - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Calling all bands, producers, singer-songwriters, film-makers and creatives under 25!
 
Decibels Indie supports young emerging artists to develop the networks and connections needed to become independent artists. Successful applicants receive professional mentoring, specialised workshops and project funds of up to $1,000.

Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the format of Decibels Indie has changed slightly to support projects that can be realised remotely – this could include (but is not limited to!);

 - The recording and mixing of original music – you record at home, and get some professional mentoring and help mixing, doing overdubs, mastering and releasing
- The organisation of an online festival or event
- The development of any new work – with professional mentoring, technical and marketing support
- Professional development, including ongoing mentoring from local artists and industry professionals

To apply, tell us about your music or creative project that you are wanting to get off the ground. Applications are judged on potential, enthusiasm and how well the project is thought out; not how developed, good or popular a band/act is right now. Applications open till May 10th, but will be assessed as they are received for projects beginning immediately!

Successful applicants will receive:
- Access to the Decibels staff and support
- Professional mentoring,
- Access to specialist workshops
- Project funds up to $1000
 
Applications and intake are open throughout the year, depending on  the capacity of Decibels Youth Music Centre.

12-16 projects are taken on each year, and it’s good to note that projects are chosen based on potential, enthusiasm and how well your project is thought out, not how developed, good or popular your band/act is right now.

Give us a call and have a chat about your project idea — this will help you make a better application and give us some insight into what you are about. This program is for young people who want to take charge of their own projects. You get to choose how to spend your project funds and take responsibility, making sure your project is on track and organised.

For more information contact us at decibelsyouthmusic@darebin.vic.gov.au or ph. 0409 158 552.

Online workshops will sometimes be held on Tuesdays between 4 and 6pm. Mentoring sessions will be when suits you and the mentor.

Conditions:
- Artists must be aged between 16-25 years old
- At least half of the applying group must live, work, study in; or have meaningful connection to Darebin
- Project funds cannot be used for capital purchases (ie purchasing equipment)  
- All artists are expected to behave in a professional manner and maintain a level of commitment that includes
  participation in additional program-related opportunities
- Participation in the program is free and all music, video and other media created remains the property of the artists that create it

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Artist/Band Name *
Contact Name: *
Email Address: *
Telephone number: *
Suburb: *
Date of Birth: *
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What is your connection to Darebin (do you live, work or have some other connection to Darebin?) *
Who else is involved in your project? (Please list their names, roles and date of birth) *
How did you hear about the Decibels Indie program? *
In one sentence, tell us what your project is. *
Now tell us all the interesting details: *
What are the outcomes of your project? (For example,  What will you learn? What will come next? Will anyone else benefit from your project?) *
How much money will you need for your project? What will you spend it on? Please provide a breakdown of costs. *
How long will your project take to complete? *
What resources will you need for your project? How much time do you need using particular facilities/equipment? *
What aspects of your project will you need the most help with? *
Can you share any links of projects you've been involved with? (eg. soundcloud, facebook, youtube) *
Please attach the names and contact details (phone or email) of two referees we could contact. These should be people that know your music or work eg. Teacher, Employer, Supervisor, Established Musician. *
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