The British Council and NESTA are delighted to open applications for a new award that seeks to further stimulate the development of the UK music industry in an international business context. Our aim is to find the most talented young entrepreneurs in the UK’s music industry and give them the chance to find

out more about what is happening out there, by becoming part of the British Council’s international network of young creative entrepreneurs.

From a shortlist, the winner and two runners-up will be invited to take part in a specially designed and

tailored tour of India’s music industry. The tour will provide a real insight into the industry in one of

the world’s fastest developing and most dynamic economies. For any creative entrepreneur India’s potential as a market, as a source for new sounds and new talent, cannot be overlooked. The tour will

open the door to India’s music industry, from Bollywood and the independent scene to classical and

contemporary forms. The group will meet leading figures from the music industry in India, including

members of the British Council network of young music entrepreneurs, and have the chance to learn

first hand about how business is done there.

The competition is open to music industry specialists between 25 and 35 years of age, who have at least three years experience and a track record in innovation. Applicants must be seeking to push

the boundaries of the industry and have a vision for extending international business and cultural

relations through music. If you think this sounds like you then you could well be the inaugural winner of this prestigious new award.

Applications are now open. The deadline to apply is: 6 May 2008

For more information about the award and details of the application procedure please visit:

www.creativeconomy.org.