Apply for NATSIMO Mentorships 2025
Two mentorships in screen composition and production/ engineering with Jessica Wells and Antonia Gauci respectively
Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander APRA AMCOS members until 11:59pm AEDT 29 November 2024
Emerging Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander music makers are invited to apply for NATSIMO Mentorship in 2025.
In 2025, the NATSIMO is offering two separate, one-of-a-kind mentorship opportunities:
- a Screen Composer Mentorship, and;
- a new Producer/Engineer Mentorship.
Both programs have been designed to develop industry standard skills for the successful participants through flexible learning models and practical engagement.
The mentorships will begin in March 2025, with the Screen Composition Mentorship running until May (3-month period) and the Production/Engineering Mentorship until April (6-week period).
Applications for the mentorships are open now until 11:59pm AEDT Friday 29 November
NATSIMO Screen Composer Mentorship
MENTORSHIP: Work one-on-one with screen composer mentor Jessica Wells from Jigsaw Music over a 3-month period to develop a soundtrack for a short film. During this time you'll also learn the foundations of scoring and orchestration. Additionally, you'll work with a guest mentor who will offer additional advice and create industry-style feedback sessions.
ACTIVITY: At the beginning of the program the participant will be provided with a short film in which they are required to create a musical score. At the end of the three-month immersion, the created music will be arranged, recorded and set to the short film to be used in their own personal portfolio.
The mentorship is funded by APRA AMCOS with support from Jigsaw Music and Trackdown Studios.
Learn more here.
NATSIMO Producer/Engineer Mentorship
MENTORSHIP: Work with esteemed producer/engineer mentor Antonia Gauci throughout a 6-week period to develop practical skills in engineering and recording music. The mentorship will be delivered remotely and will culminate in an in-person studio recording intensive. You'll also be paired with musical collaborators chosen by the mentor to record their music and work with them to achieve their desired sounds.
ACTIVITY: Following the 6-week learning intensive, the recipient will be paired with musical collaborators chosen by the mentor to record their music and help them achieve desired sounds in a formal studio setting.
Information on Applying: Screen Composer Mentorship
Requirements to undertake the opportunity
- Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be recognised by their community.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age before 1 March 2025.
- Only one application per person will be accepted.
- Applications must be completed in full to be considered eligible.
- The successful applicant must have an ABN.
- Applications may be in writing or in audio or audio-visual format.
- Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm (AEDT) 29 November 2024.
Completing the application form
Applicants must:
- submit 3 examples of their compositional work.
- list the software and technology they use to record their work. Note: It is recommended that the participant uses Logic for this program. Participants must work out of a DAW compatible with scoring for screen.
- provide a response to all questions outlined in the application form.
- provide contact details for two referees who can comment on their music capability, experience, and commitment to building a music career.
Information on Applying: Production/ Engineering Mentorship
Requirements to undertake the opportunity
- Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be recognised by their community.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age before 1 March 2025.
- Only one application per person will be accepted.
- Applications must be completed in full to be considered eligible.
- The successful applicant must have an ABN.
- Applications may be in writing or in audio or audio-visual format.
- Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm (AEDT) 29 November 2024.
Completing the application form
Applicants must:
- submit 3 examples of their compositional work.
- list the software and technology they use to record their work.
- provide a response to all questions outlined in the application form.
- provide contact details for two referees who can comment on their music capability, experience, and commitment to building a music career.
NATSIMO Mentorships 2025
Applications close 11:59pm (AEDT) Friday 29 November 2024
