Tramlines’ Apply-to-Play scheme returns with new, incredible opportunities

Tramlines have announced the return of their Apply-to-Play scheme, with musicians from across South Yorkshire and the rest of the UK able to apply.

The Apply-to-Play scheme, which has been a feature of Tramlines for many years, has been revamped this year for Tramlines 2023. The winner of the scheme will receive an incredible prize, which includes:

• £500 worth of rehearsal and recording credits at Pirate Studios
• A feature interview in our very own Exposed Magazine
• A series of paid festival slots at Truck Festival in Oxford, Victorious Festival in Portsmouth, as well as at Tramlines
• An invitation to perform at This Feeling’s industry showcase event at The Social in front of music industry professionals

Runners-up will receive a paid slot at Tramlines, as well as £100 credit at Pirate Studios.

All applicants will be judged by the Tramlines team and a panel of experts, who will then produce a shortlist of artists which will then be put to a public vote.

Timm Cleasby, operations director at Tramlines, said:

“Local music and new acts have always been a key feature of the festival. It’s always such a privilege to feature acts who then go on to achieve great things and we must continue to use the platform the Tramlines provides to support and nourish local music. I am excited to see which acts blow us away this year.”

Tramlines 2022 – Lindsay Melbourne

Any successful local acts will be joining Sheffield legends Reverend & the Makers and the Everly Pregnant Brothers, as well as other local talent including Jetski, Franz Von, and Weekend Recovery. Also set to play Tramlines this year include Richard Ashcroft, Courteeners, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbot, and a variety of other new & returning acts.

Any artists who are interested in applying can find more details on the Tramlines website here.