THE NEURODIVERGENT VOICES ALBUM
Applications Are Now Closed
The Neurodivergent Voices Album is a project where members of the LGBTQIA2S+ Community who identify as neurodivergent will be selected to collaborate on an album centering on themes of mental health, healing, resilience, and identity. Each artist will have the opportunity to record and produce an original song culminating in an Album Release Party & Showcase.
Are you…
An LGBTQIA2S+ neurodivergent songwriter living in Los Angeles County?
Interested in recording an original song on a collaborative album with other LGBTQ+ neurodivergent artists?
Ready to participate in a supportive community of artists and collaborators to elevate the voices and stories of neurodivergent folks?
IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THE ABOVE, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY!
APPLICATION TIMELINE
APRIL 18, 2024
APPLICATIONS OPEN
May 14, 2024
APPLICATIONS DUE BY 11:59PM
June 7, 2024
ARTIST NOTIFICATION
ABOUT THE NEURODIVERGENT VOICES ALBUM
We need your story to be told. We need your voice to be heard.
The Neurodivergent Voices Album is a project that seeks to amplify the voices and stories of LGBTQIA2S+ neurodivergent individuals. Music and personal stories uniquely connect folks across identities and help others build understanding, empathy, and connection. This project seeks to empower neurodivergent LGBTQIA2S+ artists to share their stories through song to celebrate the beautiful and complex lives we live.
The application is open to all LGBTQIA2S+ neurodivergent individuals interested in recording a song on the album. We especially encourage those who are TGX (trans and gender expansive), BIPOC, living with disabilities or chronic illnesses to apply, as we are committed to reflecting the diverse experiences our community holds. Of course, we warmly invite all eligible individuals to apply, as we aim to empower as many voices as possible through this project.
For a chance to join us on this creative journey, please complete the application below!
FAQs
The Neurodivergent Voices Album is a project of Rex Wilde Consulting in partnership with Spectrum Laboratory and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
This project was developed and funded through the LACDMH LGBTQIA2-S UsCC Subcommittee.
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The deadline to submit your application is Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 11:59pm PT. Late applications after the deadline will not be accepted.
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Prospective Artists must meet the following criteria:
Must identify as LGBTQIA2S+;
Must identify as neurodivergent;
Must be 18 years of age or older;
Must currently reside in Los Angeles County;
Must have a rough demo of an original song;
Must be available to participate in Artist Development Days & studio recording during the months of June-July 2024 and available for the Artist Showcase in December 2024. (Please see Timeline for more details)
We highly encourage applications from individuals with multiple intersecting identities including BIPOC and folks with disabilities.
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Those selected to participate in the Neurodivergent Voices Album will receive the following:
$500 stipend upon completion of the album;
Song development and production support including pre-production, rehearsal space, vocal coaching, studio recording, and post-production;
A fully produced version of their original song;
Opportunities to network and build connections with LACDMH, partner agencies, local organizations, and other LGBTQIA2S+ neurodivergent participants and leaders.
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Artist applicants must submit a rough demo of an original song they would like to record on the album. This can be as simple as a voice memo or video recording. Fully produced songs are not required.
We encourage applicants to submit songs that explore themes of mental health, healing, resilience, identity, and related lived experience.
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To support all applicants in the submission process, we are offering the following options for application submission:
Written application through the application portal below (preferred).
Video or audio application submissions (emailed to info@rexwilde.com).
To submit a video or audio application, please record yourself answering the questions in the application format below. Video and audio submissions must be no longer than 10 minutes.
Please email video or audio applications to info@rexwilde.com with the subject line: NDVA Application - (your name)
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Call for Artists: April 18 - May 14, 2024
Artist Notification: June 7, 2024
Virtual Artist Meetup: June 15, 2024
Artist Development Days: June 29-30, 2024
Studio Recording: Each artist will record during one weekend in July 2024
Album Launch and Showcase: Date TBD in November/December 2024
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Selected artists will be notified by phone and email on or before Friday, June 7, 2024.
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Studio recording sessions will take place at The Anything Box in collaboration with Spec Lab Records.
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For an questions about the project, including application he or partnership inquiries, please email info@rexwilde.com.
THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO APPLIED!
OUR APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED. SELECTED ARTISTS WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA PHONE AND/OR EMAIL BY
FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2024.
For information about deadlines, eligibility, application options, and more, please see the FAQs section above.