BOOM is OCM’s annual professional development scheme for music / sound artists / musicians and producers who are interested in creating and presenting inspiring contemporary music or sound based work outside of the concert hall and gallery (i.e. in unconventional spaces, outdoors, and in the digital realm). The scheme supports the development of artists (at any stage of their career) who are passionate about engaging with large and diverse audiences with contemporary performance, digital practice and installation work.

We are now accepting applications for BOOM 2025-26.

BOOM is OCM’s annual professional development scheme for music / sound artists / musicians and producers who are interested in creating and presenting inspiring contemporary music or sound based work outside of the concert hall and gallery (i.e. in unconventional spaces, outdoors, and in the digital realm). The scheme supports the development of artists (at any stage of their career) who are passionate about engaging with large and diverse audiences with performances, installations, or digital work

You can see examples of previous OCM projects here: ocmevents.org/projects and watch videos of some of our work here: www.youtube.com/@ProducedByOCM

If you would like to apply:

Please first download the application information pack here to read full details about the scheme, who can apply, and how to apply. An audio version of the pack can be heard here: https://on.soundcloud.com/qfcpJQygBTDArj...
Please email your application to victoria@ocmevents.org with the subject line ‘Application for OCM BOOM 2025-26’
The application deadline is midday Thursday 10th July 2025.
Once you have submitted your application please fill out a monitoring form here: https://forms.gle/ZezakNLCYNYQFGAN8 to complete the application. All responses are anonymised and are not connected to your application.
Applicants will be notified whether or not they will be offered a place by 17th July 2025 at the latest.