Welcome to the Keychange U.S. 2024 Talent Development Program Application!

ABOUT KEYCHANGE U.S.

Keychange U.S. is a charitable non-profit organization working to foster and champion greater gender equity and inclusion within the music industry. The global movement originated as Keychange in Europe in 2017 under the leadership of Vanessa Reed and the PRS Foundation (UK), Reeperbahn Festival (Germany), and Musikcentrum Öst (Sweden). The Global Keychange Pledge boasts more than 613 signatories across the music ecosystem globally. Each organization tailors the Pledge to demonstrate its authentic commitment towards gender equality. On June 14th, 2022, Keychange U.S. launched with a generous contribution from Founding Sponsors Believe and TuneCore. Keychange U.S. is building on the global success of the movement to authentically develop a stronger, safer, and more inclusive U.S. music industry for all. The Talent Development Program is the cornerstone of our movement and we invite you to join us and apply!

NEXT STEPS

I) In order to apply to the Talent Development Program, please visit the Keychange U.S. website where you will find an overview of the program, requirements, deadlines, frequently asked questions and our privacy notices. 

II) We use the grant management system Submittable to collect applications, and below you will find instructions on how to log on to and navigate the platform. In order to proceed and launch the application, you must create an account on Submittable, read and agree to the Terms and Conditions and sign the Eligibility Form. You may apply HERE.

GUIDELINES: HOW TO USE SUBMITTABLE

TYPES OF BROWSERS AND DEVICES (Do not apply via a Mobile Phone)

• The Submittable platform works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. 
• Internet Explorer and older versions of Edge are not supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser, and that the files are valid file types. You can find the acceptable file types under the "Choose File" button on the application.
• Please use a laptop or desktop computer to apply. File uploads may not work on some mobile devices. If you are unable to upload the files, please try a different browser. The Submittable platform works well with the Firefox or Chrome browsers.
  • You can download Firefox by following the instructions linked here.
  • You can download Chrome by following the instructions linked here.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR NAVIGATING THE SUBMITTABLE PLATFORM AND APPLYING

• Please read all instructions before launching the application.
• Start by creating a free Submittable account. You can also sign in with Google or Facebook credentials.
• Save your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later time.
• To make changes to your form, please withdraw your submission and resubmit.
• To change your status or information after submitting the application, please request to edit the submission (this can only be done before the application deadline).
• The Submittable platform works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. If you have any trouble uploading file uploads, please try a different browser and be sure to use a laptop or computer, not a mobile device.  
• Internet Explorer and older versions of Edge are not supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser, and that the files are valid file types. You can find the acceptable file types under the "Choose File" button on the application.
• We will follow up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable Account regularly.
• Check out the Submitter Resource Center for help videos and articles, or reach out to Submittable's Customer Support team at https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/ with any technical questions. DO NOT CONTACT KEYCHANGE U.S. with Submittable user questions. Please give yourself enough time to prepare materials, read instructions and fill out the application ahead of the deadline, do not wait until the last day to apply. We are not responsible for internet outages, bad wifi connection, laptop malfunctioning or other glitches or circumstances that could cause you to miss the deadline, please plan accordingly.

In the KEYCHANGE U.S. TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION you will be asked for the following:

• Your contact information 
• Decide whether to apply as an Artist or an Innovator
• A short biography
• An short outline of your achievements and career to date
• To confirm whether this is the right time in your career to be a part of the Keychange U.S. Talent Development Program
• How you will make the most of the opportunity to develop their creative and business goals during and after the project
• Establish how you will contribute to and benefit from the Keychange U.S. network
• Gather voluntary information to monitor the breadth and diversity of applicants