iluvlive Opens September 2025 Open Call Artist Development Programme Applications In partnership with Stellar Songs
iluvlive, the acclaimed platform for championing emerging musical talent, is thrilled to announce the return of its Artist Development Programme for September 2025, once again in partnership with the renowned Music Week’s “Publisher of The Year 2025”, publishing company Stellar Songs.
First launched in 2013, the programme is designed to accelerate careers by harnessing iluvlive’s & Stellar Songs’ industry expertise, platform, and extensive network. Building on over a decade of success, the September 2025 edition will provide two selected artists with 12 months of tailored support, each receiving £5,000 in funding to invest directly into their development.
Participants will benefit from:
DSP pitching
Digital and strategic marketing support
A&R guidance
Connections with trusted creative collaborators
Ella Ryan, A&R at Stellar Songs, says, “I am so excited for the next round of our programme! The talent in this country always blows us away, and we are so grateful to be able to nurture it and see it grow.”
Managing Director of iluvlive, Lauren Louise Powell, says, “I am looking forward to discovering the next generation of talent in the next open call. We are so fortunate to be at the forefront of hearing the best of emerging talent in the UK.”
Applications for the upcoming open call will open at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 5th, 2025, and close at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 3rd, 2025.
Stellar Songs Publishing is an Independent Music publishing company. Originally launched in 2003 by Tim Blacksmith & Danny D, it forms part of the global group of Tim & Danny Music companies that include Delirious Blacksmith Management, 45th & 3rd Music & Tim & Danny Records.
Since its launch in 2003, Stellar has played a key role in launching the careers of global superstars and creatives, including Sam Smith, Labrinth, Emeli Sande, Charli XCX, David Stewart, Jessica Agombar and more.
In 2023 Stellar Songs won the award for Best Independent Music Publisher at the MBW A&R Awards. Stellar was also nominated for Independent Music Publisher of the year at the Music Week Week Awards.With over 60 years of combined experience, we strive to nurture creative people to become globally successful artists, by offering support and advice from our passionate & diverse team.