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Sam Smith Talent Search with BBC Introducing - apply now
Offering 10 up-and-coming artists the opportunity to open for Sam Smith in September 2026. Alongside performing at one of the shows, winning artists will get the opportunity to be featured across BBC Introducing. Deadline: 5 August -
BBC Writers Pilot - apply now
BBC Writers’ development programme for experienced writers with a professional credit and/or agent. Pilot partners writers with production companies across a year, with a paid commission to write the pilot script of a potential BBC drama series or serial, alongside masterclasses and workshops. Deadline: 4 August -
BBC Introducing - send your music now
Bringing together all of the BBC's supporters of unsigned music. Upload your music at any time via the BBC Introducing website, get played on BBC radio stations across the country and take part in our live showcases at events including the Glastonbury festival. -
BBC Short Stuff - send your content now
Year-round opportunity for comedy writers and performers from or based in Scotland to develop new ideas and characters via experimental short-form sketches published on the BBC Short Stuff website. Send the BBC Scotland commissioning team ideas for new sketches at any time.
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