ABOUT
Helpmann Academy presents an opportunity for Alumni jazz musicians to perform to guests at A Night of Jazz with Jazzmeia Horn, upon arrival and during the interval. Taking place on Thursday 31 October, A Night of Jazz welcomes renowned American artist Jazzmeia Horn back to Adelaide, to perform at the Adelaide Town Hall.
With the support of City of Adelaide, we invite three groups or individuals from the Helpmann Academy jazz alumni to showcase their work to a jazz audience. The three satellite music performances sit in parallel to the concert event, entertaining guests upon arrival and during the interval.
Two performances will take place in the upstairs vestibule at the Town Hall to welcome guests to the evening, an interval performance will also take place in this location. A third musician will be a pianist performing as part of a private pre-concert event for supporters of the Helpmann Academy in the Queen Adelaide Room. These opportunities are open to solo performers or small groups.
Musicians will use their own instruments, microphone and amplification provided. The pianist in the Queen Adelaide Room will perform on the piano provided.
A Night of Jazz Helpmann Academy Alumni Showcase is supported by the City of Adelaide through a Cultural Strategic Partnership
ARTIST PAYMENT
1 group of musicians: $1,000
1 solo musician: $500
BEFORE YOU START YOUR APPLICATION
Before you get started, please check your eligibility here.
We strongly recommend reading our Grant Writing Tips and FAQs before you start writing your application. Make sure you read these guidelines thoroughly.
You can also watch the recording from our last Write on the Money workshop (run in partnership with Carclew and hosted at Flinders University) which features artists talking about their experience in applying for funding.
Interested applicants are encouraged to make an appointment with the Helpmann Academy to discuss your proposed application. We are happy to provide guidance and advice on how you might be able to refine your proposed program and application.
You can BOOK A CONSULT here! Or please email us at info@helpmannacademy.com.au or call (08) 7089 0720 to make an appointment.
WHO CAN APPLY
This performance opportunity is open to final year students and graduates from a Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance) at the Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide.
Honours students and graduates are eligible to apply.
Honours graduates must be within five years following their final year of Honours study.
Applicants must demonstrate excellence in their work and a rigorous commitment to building a career as a professional jazz artist.
Individuals, partnerships or groups can apply – provided all artists are eligible for Helpmann Academy support.
APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Application
Before commencing your application, please ensure that you are eligible to apply.
When completing your application, clearly answer all the questions and provide the required support material.
The application is made up of three questions requiring written responses. They are:
- Tell us about yourself. Include your artist bio professional experience to date, any awards you have received, successful grant applications, details of any productions and key artists you’ve worked with
- Tell us why you want to do it. Outline the expected outcomes of undertaking your proposed performance by telling us why this particular activity will be beneficial for the advancement of your career and how you intend to utilise the knowledge and experience gained
The required support material is outlined in the application form and includes:
- Artist CV(s) (maximum two pages)
- Official academic transcript(s)
- Up to three MP3 or MP4 recordings of you performing.
Interested applicants are encouraged to make an appointment with the Helpmann Academy to discuss your proposed application. We are happy to provide guidance and advice on how you might be able to refine your proposed application.
You can BOOK A CONSULT directly here! Or please email us at info@helpmannacademy.com.au or call (08) 7089 0720 to make an appointment.
Assessment
The successful applicant will clearly demonstrate how undertaking their self-directed program will contribute to their artistic and professional development. Applications will be assessed based on the high level of artistic merit, the positive impact of the award to the artist’s practice, and the viability and value of the applicant’s proposed program.
A panel facilitated by the Helpmann Academy will assess applications based on:
- The impact the program will have on the artistic practice of the applicant.
- The provision of a clear outline of why the chosen program is beneficial to the applicant’s career development at this point.
- Professional standard of applicants body of work.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.
CONDITIONS OF PERFORMING
- Applicants must not have any overdue Helpmann Academy acquittals for previous projects.
- The recipient must be available on the night of Thursday 31 October 2024.
- Recipients may be asked to supply images and content throughout the project for use on our social media channels. Recipients may also be required for social media ‘takeovers’ on our channels, which can be done with our assistance, if needed.
- Recipients will be required to acknowledge Helpmann Academy in any publicity, signage or other distributed material relating to the project for which the fellowship is awarded. This includes logo placement on all promotional material including print and online material and verbal acknowledgement of the Helpmann Academy at any publicly accessed events (including online activity). Recipients will be provided with the Helpmann Academy logo for this use.
- Recipient must have their own instrument.
- All funding decisions are final and at the discretion of the panel.
GET IN TOUCH
Got questions or want to have a quick chat? Please contact the Helpmann Academy on (08) 7089 0720 or info@helpmannacademy.com.au