Introduction to ITM

Inside Track 

Inside Track is an artist development programme founded by Cassell the Beatmaker which provides creative and career opportunities to four participants from underrepresented groups and/or creators who are facing significant barriers to accessing the music industry. Barriers may relate to lack of access to education, caring responsibilities or geographical location. 

The programme is delivered by In the Making, supported by Arts Council England, PPL, The Ivors Academy Trust and the Ivors Academy.  

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible to apply for Inside Track, you should:  

  • Be a performing songwriter or composer (solo artists only).  

  • Live in the UK or Northern Ireland (recording takes place in Greater London Areas. Travel and accommodation bursaries are available).  

  • Be aged 18 + (there is no upper age limit for applications).  

  • Not have completed a project with In the Making CIC previously.  

  • Not have financial investment from a manager, publisher or record label or other industry partners.  

  • Not be tied into an exclusive publishing or recording contract. 

  • Be in financial need and without access to savings above £5,000  

  • Not in receipt of funding of creative or career development grants (not including hardship grants) from organisations such as PRS Foundation, Arts Council England, Creative Scotland, Help Musicians, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Arts Council of Wales and other funding sources.  

What To Expect

Over the course of 12 months, participants work with Cassell the Beatmaker to:  

  • Write and produce two tracks.  

  • Collaborate with award winning musicians and songwriters.  

  • Participate in training workshops and mentoring (including image and brand development and business planning).  

  • Receive promotional opportunities to elevate their profile.  

  • Showcase their work through a live performance.  

  • Receive invitations to industry networking opportunities.  


ITM Songwriting Team

TERRI WALKER

ERIC APPAPOULAY

LIAM BAILEY

KEVIN MARK TRIAL

ADY SULEIMAN

ROB GREEN

ITM YOUNG PRODUCERS

ITM introduces 2 up & coming young producers to year 2024 Inside Track artist development programme. Meet Cassellbeats & Kbeats