System Flow

Official call/opportunity page URL	https://www.brightersound.com/get-involved/system-flow/
Deadline	Friday 3 July 2026, 11:00 p.m.
Fee / cost	The project is free to attend. The official page states that travel, accommodation, and access costs are covered. Selected artists receive a fee of £1,500 each.
Eligibility	Open to music makers and sound artists aged 18 or over, based in the United Kingdom, who actively work with sound, technology, electronics, or experimental approaches to making music. Applications from the North of England are prioritised, but applications from across the United Kingdom are accepted.
Opportunity / submission requirements	The commission takes place from July to September 2026. Activities include group studio sessions, guest workshops and talks, trips to exhibitions and events, individual work with technology, and a public-facing output decided as a group.
Prize / benefit / support	The official page lists a £1,500 fee for each selected artist, covered travel/accommodation/access costs, and bursaries for eligible participants. If a participant is not eligible for a bursary, the page states that £30 per day is provided to cover expenses.
Application method	Complete the official application form linked from the Brighter Sound System Flow page.