We are committed to supporting the UK creative industry so it can continue to tell world-class stories that represent people from across the UK. That’s why we provide a huge range of development opportunities for UK creative talent across different areas and career stages. Find the right opportunity for you below.
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BBC New Comedy Awards
Nationwide comedy search to find the best new stand-up performers. Shortlisted entries compete in televised regional heats across the UK with the winner from each performing at the final, broadcast on BBC One. The winner will receive a prize of £1,000, a paid commission to write and perform in a 30-minute audio pilot mentored by a BBC comedy commissioner. Applications close on 25 May 2025. -
BBC Sound First
Development scheme to find the best emerging sound design talent in the UK. Selected artists will attend a series of workshops to develop their work with award-winning producers, composers and sound designers before having it featured on Radio 3’s Between the Ears. Applications close on 6 June 2025. -
BBC Young Composer
BBC Young Composer creates opportunities and resources for 12 to 18 year-olds across the UK who make their own original music, holding a nationwide competition every other year. Winners participate in a tailored development programme working with a mentor composer on a project with the BBC Concert Orchestra, culminating in a performance or broadcast opportunity. Applications close on 25 September 2025.
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Content creating schemes
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Performing schemes
For musicians, presenters, actors and more -
Journalism schemes
For journalists and reporters