Glastonbury emerging talent content has opened for 2024.
The annual contest is open to any new or unsigned act across the country, with the winners set to gain a potentially life-changing prize. The final act will be invited to play Glastonbury Festival, while also gaining a £5,000 Talent Development prize from PRS Foundation.
That’s not all, though: two runners-up will also each be awarded a £2,500 PRS Foundation Talent Development prize.
The competition is free to enter, and open to all genres. Once the entries are collating, a panel of 30 of the UK’s foremost music writers will help to compile a longest of 90 acts. This will then be whittled down to a shortlist of eight artists, by judges that include Glastonbury organisers Michael and Emily Eavis.
To find the overall winner, live finals in Pilton are being arranged – with the 2024 champion being announced on the night.
Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis says…
“At a time when it’s not always easy for acts to get their foot on the ladder, we’re really happy to be able to offer this opportunity for rising artists. So many amazing acts have been showcased by the Emerging Talent Competition over the years – and, as with the Festival, we welcome artists from all musical genres. I’m really excited to hear what 2024’s entries bring. It’s free to enter, so it definitely can’t hurt to give it a go!”
Michelle Escoffery, President of the PRS Members’ Council, says…
“Our continued partnership with Glastonbury Festival and our charity arm PRS Foundation aims to discover and champion the trailblazing homegrown talent we have in the UK and Ireland. The Emerging Talent Competition provides an exciting and unique platform for artists and bands to gain major exposure with new audiences and industry leaders, as well as the opportunity to win talent development prize money to elevate their music careers. If you’ve ever dreamed of performing at this iconic festival, now is the time. Submit your song and good luck!”
Winning the Glastonbury emerging talent competition can make a huge impact on your profile. Last year’s winner was the Guinea-born, Cardiff-based musician N’famady Kouyaté, who reflects:
“Winning Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent Competition was amazing and has opened loads of doors for me. It gave me and the band a chance to perform on an amazing stage at an incredible festival. Winning also meant that I could take the next steps to further my career. If you think you’re ready to take the next steps too, I highly suggest you enter this year’s contest!”
So, what are you waiting for? Enter now.
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