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Big Team actively works to diversify the people who create, contribute and attend festivals. We support 18-30 year olds from groups that are currently under-represented to forge their paths in the industry. We work with industry partners to develop more inclusive festival environments.

Who We Are:

Big Team by name, Big Team by nature, our multi-faceted work is collaborative and involves contributors who have a wide range of skill-sets and experience. As well as the 18-30 year olds who take part in our projects, our network also includes our year-round Co-ordination Team and Project Producers, leading industry Mentors, creative Specialists, Festival Partners and our Advisory Board. 
 

Originally established in 2019 by Team Love Productions as a proactive response to the lack of representation within their own workforce and the festival industry as a whole,  

Big Team has grown and developed with the organisation increasingly being driven by members of the communities that it serves.  We work to increase representation within the festival industry – behind the scenes and at the forefront – inviting those from all walks of life to have a seat at the table to ensure the future is inclusive and diverse.

To speak directly with someone from Big Team, please contact hello@bigteamcic.org

Next Level:

Big Team and Bristol Beacon join forces for the 4th year, to springboard a new wave of Bristol artists to the next stage of their careers over 18 months. With support from Team Love, Love Saves the Day, Pirate Studios, SWU.FM, Hey What?, Out Of Hand and other partners, this project will support the cohort on their journey to become independent artists and encourage intergenerational collaboration and community. 


The artist development programme, Next Level, has been designed to nurture Bristol’s next wave of artists in the city,  and is now calling for applications from singers, rappers, vocalists and MCs aged 18-30 who are making original music. Next Level is all about collaboration between artists and industry friends alike. This project is designed for solo or duo artists, who create rap, grime, hip hop, electronic, R&B, or pop music.

During the project, participants will engage with a music writing and producing week supported by industry mentors such as Sam Interface, N.Y.T.A, Javeon, NGAIO, Dread MC, and Grove; leading on to a showcase performance at Bristol Beacon, radio show features, industry workshops hosted by creative professionals performance opportunities and a chance to connect and grow in the Next Level community. This offering will be over an 18-month period, which will prepare the cohort for festival performances in summer season 2025 and 2026.

Applications for Next Level 2025 are now live with applications closing on Thursday 13 February. 

The application form can be found here. 

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