win £5000
ALBUM + MUSIC VIDEO + DISTRIBUTION
Apply with 1 song.
£5 submission.
Open worldwide.
In collaboration with

Details
What selected artists receive:
• Funded studio time to develop an album
• A professionally produced music video through DAY JOB
• Distribution through our friends at DITTO to platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify and more.
• Access to collaborators including producers and filmmakers
• Ongoing creative partnership and future opportunities through the Day Job network
This residency is focused on process over pressure. We want to give artists the time and support to properly explore and develop their work.
Artists retain full rights to their music.
Open to artists worldwide, though selected artists must be able to work in the UK during the residency period.
All submissions will be listened to in full.

Dates & Deadlines
Opening Date: 12 February 2026
Earlybird Deadline: 28 February 2026
Regular Deadline: 28 April 2026
Late Deadline: 20 August 2026
Extended Deadline: 30 December 2026
Notification Date: 5 January 2027
Residency Period: February - February 2027
