For every great musical act enjoying the limelight of success, there are thousands that bubble below the surface just waiting for their big chance. While it's never been easier to write, record and publish things yourself, many artists will never have the opportunity to develop their talents in a professional, nurturing yet challenging environment.

Enter the latest instalment of the GRID Series.

GRID Series 2017 is an artist development program that equips musicians with the essential skills and recorded material to create a sustainable career in the music industry. This year’s series, supported by Creative Victoria, will be focusing on developing artists from Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula and the outer southeastern region of Melbourne, home to some of the most exciting emerging talent in Victoria.

Eight artists will be selected to take part in a free, three-month intensive program that includes a full weekend of mentoring with music industry professionals at Music Victoria; songwriting development sessions; recording/production/mixing/mastering of one track for each of the eight artists courtesy of El Perro Productions and video content courtesy of Baked Goods; and live shows at Frankston’s Pelly Bar, the Ferntree Gully Hotel and ALH Group venues.

GRID 2017, supported by the State Government through Creative Victoria and run in partnership with El Perro Productions, ALH Group, Music Victoria and APRA/AMCOS, is an amazing opportunity for bands from this region to build a supportive network around their music.

Applications close on August 31. For more details, go to gridseries.com.au, facebook.com/gridseriesmelbourne, Instagram @grid_series or Twitter @gridseries