Mpakaboari LongJohn Foundation (MLJ FDN) has opened applications for the 2022 intake of its two-year programme. The initiative aims to support talented musicians who are early in their professional Afrobeats, Pop, RnB, and world music careers.

MLJ FDN will welcome applications from artists early in their career, regardless of instrument or genre, and aims to support them during the fragile early stages of their professional careers, helping them gain recognition within the music industry.

Once selected, MLJ artists will begin the foundation’s career development programme immediately. The programme aims to help artists achieve a secure and sustainable future in the profession.

As well as performance opportunities, selected artists will receive artistic and project management, mentoring in artistic and business skills and career development workshops. They will also receive promotional tools including new websites, professional photographs, high-quality video, and audio recordings, and professional quality CDs from the foundation as well as new works commissioned for them.

The non-profit organization team will also promote programme artists in print, online and on radio as well as offering day-to-day support.

Details about the application deadline, how to apply online will be made available on the MLJ website.