Black Country Living Museum are on the look out for local, up-and-coming music acts, including solo artists, duos and bands, to work with to get their career off the ground and help build a repertoire suitable for the museum's heritage environment and historical time periods. 

Artists will be shortlisted to participate in the museum's summer competition, with each artist having the opportunity to have their music heard by thousands of people during one of the Summer Lates events, with expenses paid.

The winner will be guaranteed a professional contract worth a minimum of £1,000 between September 2024 and February 2026, exposure on the museum's social media channels, and access to advice sessions from the team.

To register, fill in the application form here and send a 2-5 minute video showing you performing to events@bclm.com with the subject line: ‘Battle Of The Bands’ “Your name”‘. 

If you have any questions or need support with your application please contact Sheila Chamberlain-Hyett at sheila.chamberlain-hyett@bclm.com 

Closing date for entry is 1 July 2024, with successful applicants being informed by the week commencing 15 July 2024.