INDEPENDENT OPERA at Sadler's Wells

INDEPENDENT OPERA announced its 2008/09 Fellowship and Scholarship awards on the 21st June 2008 at Wigmore Hall.

INDEPENDENT OPERA Artist Support is a broad effort designed to support young professionals at every level in the production of opera. The programme of awards—available to singers, directors, designers and choreographers, and not dependent upon the artist being involved with an Independent Opera performance —is an integral component of our long-term objective: to give those involved in the staging and production of opera the support they need on- and off-stage at the outset of their careers.

Independent Opera’s fellowships include one each for artistic directors, designers and choreographers, along with fourteen fellowships for singing lessons / coaching sessions and one Sponsored Artist Voice Fellowship. For individuals still in formal training, Independent Opera provides one-year scholarships at six of the UK’s major music colleges.

Additional to the above, the WIGMORE HALL / INDEPENDENT OPERA Voice Fellowship offers the selected singer a two-year programme of mentoring by the Wigmore Hall, with benefits to include singing lessons, coaching sessions and accompaniment as well as career guidance on subjects such as agents, repertoire, concert venues, festivals and tours.

Each fellowship has its own criteria and selection process. Click on the menu above for information on the different fellowships and how to apply.