NXT-Gen Scholars

Our one-to-one mentoring scheme to improve access to our industry for people of all backgrounds

About NXT-Gen Scholars

Introducing our scheme for young professionals in music, granting free, NXT-Gen memberships to those who are proactive and driven to make an impact in the music industry and identify as belonging to one or more of the 9 protected characteristics.

Benefits of becoming a NXT-Gen Scholar will include: access to all MPA training courses, networking opportunities, involvement in the MPA Futures Group, access to all MPA Employee Networks, one-on-one support from our membership team, well-being programmes, access to work-experience opportunities (where available) and CV/application writing and interview technique support and review.

This programme is spearheaded by MPA Richard Toeman Scholarship 2019/20 winner Clare Everson, Senior Creative Manager at Classics & Screen, Universal Publishing, alongside MPA Board member Jackie Davidson MBE of ART Music, both acting as Ambassadors by supporting the NXT-Gen Scholarships.

If you have any questions about this programme please contact:
Helen Choudhury
Head of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
[email protected]

Click here to find out more about NXT-Gen Membership
Eligibility & Application

Applications are invited from those in the early stages of their careers (with 0-3 years of experience) who are proactive and driven to make an impact in the music industry and identify as belonging to one or more of the 9 protected characteristics. These are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Applicants are invited to download and submit an application form which is accepted in written, audio or visual format.