Opportunities

Explore the latest opportunities from MusicFutures for artists, innovators and music businesses across the Liverpool City Region.

From funding and business support to skills, programmes and training, this page brings together all current ways to get involved, develop your ideas and grow your career or organisation in the music industry.

PhD Studentship – Reimagining Music Venues: Spatial, Digital & Experiential Innovation in Live Music

Call Deadline: 10th July 2026

In partnership with University of Liverpool Department of Architecture, MusicFutures is offering full financial support to explore how technologies such as AI, real-time systems, and responsive digital environments can enable the development of new, imaginative, and economically impactful products, services, and experiences. By foregrounding innovation and scalability, the PhD will contribute to models of growth that support a more sustainable and future-facing music ecosystem.

Funding category

Scholarships

Funding available

  • Tax-free stipend of £21,805 p.a. (2026/27 UKRI rate)
  • Tuition fees (£5,238), £27,043 in total.

Who it’s for

For anyone interested in exploring how technologies such as AI, real-time systems, and responsive digital environments can enable the development of new, imaginative, and economically impactful products, services, and experiences.

Project delivery

Start Date: October 2026

Location requirement

Liverpool City Region

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MRes Studentship – Piloting the Effectiveness of Attitude Is Everything’s New Grassroots and Community Accessibility Framework on Music Venues Operating in the Liverpool City Region

Call Opens: 17th June 2026 Call Deadline: 10th July 2026

In partnership with University of Liverpool's Department of Music, MusicFutures is offering a funded one-year full-time MRes position working with Attitude Is Everything (AIE) to deliver innovative research that engages Liverpool City Region's grassroots and community music venues. Trial AIE’s new framework, evaluate the impact of the model and make recommendations for amendments and improvements prior to a more comprehensive national roll-out.

Funding category

Scholarships

Funding available

  • UK tuition fees for a full-time one-year MRes degree (£5,238 in 2026-27).

Who it’s for

This role is for people with a relevant degree and strong research skills who are passionate about live music, accessibility, and community-focused approaches.

Project delivery

Start Date: 21st September 2026 (Duration 12 Months)

Location requirement

Liverpool City Region

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MRes Studentship – Generating Insights into Music Education Provision across Liverpool City Region

Call Opens: 17th June 2026 Call Deadline: 10th July 2026

In partnership with University of Liverpool Department of Music, MusicFutures is offering a funded one-year full-time MRes position working with Sound! Music Hub (The Music Hub for Liverpool City Region and Warrington) to deliver innovative research that presents a more comprehensive understanding on the breadth and depth of music education across the region.

Funding category

Scholarships

Funding available

  • UK tuition fees for a full-time one-year MRes degree (£5,238 in 2026-27).

Who it’s for

This role is for someone with a background or strong interest in music, education, social research, or data analysis, who wants to help improve music education provision through research, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation of social impact.

Project delivery

Start Date: 21st September 2026 (Duration 12 Months)

Location requirement

Liverpool City Region

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PhD Studentship – Immersive Media, Digital Culture and Future Music Experiences

Call Deadline: 17th July 2026

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is seeking to appoint a full-time, funded PhD researcher within the Liverpool School of Art and Creative Industries (LSACI), commencing in September 2026. The PhD offers an opportunity to explore how immersive and emerging technologies may shape more inclusive, participatory and sustainable futures for music, creative practice and digital cultural experience.

Funding category

Scholarships

Funding available

  • Tax-free stipend of £21,805 p.a. (2026/27 UKRI rate)
  • Full tuition fees for three years
  • Additional research support/bench fee funding

Who it’s for

For anyone interested in exploring how immersive and emerging technologies may shape more inclusive, participatory and sustainable futures for music, creative practice and digital cultural experience.

Project delivery

Start Date: September 2026

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MA Scholarship – Immersive Media: Music, Immersive Technology & Creative Innovation

Call Deadline: 31st July 2026

In partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, MusicFutures is offering tuition fee support to explore the future of music, digital culture and immersive experience.

Funding category

Scholarships

Funding available

  • Tuition fees covered for one UK/Home student

Who it’s for

For anyone interested in exploring the future of music, digital culture and immersive experience.

Project delivery

September 2026 -September 2027

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