The Glasshouse

What will I be doing each day at Summer Studios?

You will have your own rehearsal room here at The Glasshouse. So it’s up to you how you use your time during the six day residency. We will have three industry speaker sessions/workshop and a sharing on the Friday. Alongside a social on the Monday evening and brunch on the Tuesday morning. It’s up to you how much you’d like to get involved!

Please note that we do not have recording studios. If recording is a key part of your residency then you will need to bring your own recording equipment.

How does the selection process work?

Your application will be assessed by a panel including a member of The Glasshouses Artist Development team and programming team, someone from the North-East music industry and a previous Summer Studios artist.

This is a competitive process and we don’t shy away from that. We select based on the information you send us and look for artists who show promise, have experience of being an independent artist, have a clear idea of what they want to achieve with during the residency, and who will benefit from this opportunity.

We will let you know if you’ve been selected by the end of May at the latest.

If you haven’t been selected this time round you will be able to request a short piece of feedback. This may be in writing or a 10 minute phone call.

If you’re selected we will set up a 30 minute video call with one of our team to talk you through the programme in more detail. It will also give you the chance to ask any questions you might have before joining us in August.

How many people apply and how many will you choose?

Every year is slightly different but we usually read 100 – 150 applications for 20 places.

I’ve never been to The Glasshouse, what’s it like?

You’ll receive a warm welcome from all of the team here. We look after you during your visits to make sure you have all the support you need with creative and practical things.

You can have a look inside the building’s main concourse using Google Maps.

The Concourse has a great view across Newcastle and the River Tyne. There is a co-working area if you fancy a change of scenery away from your rehearsal space. The building will be closed during your residency so the café won’t be open. Don’t worry we’ve got you covered with all the coffee and tea you might need! You’re also welcome to bring your own food and eat in the Vardy gathering space or in your rehearsal room. Plenty of parking is available, there are bus and metro routes nearby. Please note that the metro is wheelchair accessible but unfortunately mobility scooters are not permitted.

Can you help me find musicians for my project?

You need to know the amount of musicians that will be joining you during the residency before applying. If you’re selected for the programme you should bring together the musicians you need before you start the residency. There are some social events planned throughout the week which may lead to you working with another artist taking part. However, this can’t be guaranteed.

If I receive financial help, how does it work?

If you’re from outside the Newcastle/Gateshead area we will pay for your accommodation and cover full travel fares by train and some travel costs by car. This is so you aren’t out of pocket.

If you receive a bursary, this will be paid on the Monday of your residency. The only catch is you must send your invoice in the time requested by our coordinators (Matthew or Adele). If you are selected we will send more information about how everything works with bursary payments.

What happens after Summer Studios?

We’ll support you for 12 months after the residency. This could be one or two meetings to talk about next steps with Rianne our Artist Development Producer. Or offering you some feedback on a funding application. We can also send you monthly Artist Opportunities via our newsletter (make sure you sign up if you haven’t already)!

Want to know more about our Artist Development programme? Click here to read about our current projects and other programmes.