Ten of the UK's most exciting emerging artists have been chosen for this year’s Roundhouse Resident Artist programme.
The year-long scheme, based at the Camden venue in London, supports 18 to 25-year-old creatives working in music, theatre, poetry, and performance, offering them professional development to help build sustainable artistic careers.
Jenny Mollica, CEO of the Roundhouse, said: "Research commissioned by the Roundhouse earlier this year found that 87 per cent of young people say opportunities to connect and create are disappearing.
"For many years, our Resident Artist programme has been one of the ways we've responded to that challenge, providing exceptional young creatives with the space, mentoring, community and opportunities they need to thrive.
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"I'm delighted to welcome this year's cohort and can't wait to see how they develop over the coming year and beyond."
The 2026/27 cohort includes musicians Carmen Mellino, Cuttfruit, Isidora, Mar!k, and Zoiya, as well as theatre makers and writers Elena Chamberlain, Marcel Bedeau, Victor Sarpong, Selorm Adonu, and Shermya.
The programme, now recognised as one of the UK’s leading talent development initiatives, has helped launch the careers of BAFTA-winning writer Jack Rooke, singer-songwriter BINA., and electronic producer Loraine James.
Elena Chamberlain, one of this year’s resident artists, said: "I applied to be a Resident Artist with the Roundhouse after taking part in the Roundhouse Poetry Slam heats over the past few years.
"That experience has been incredibly formative for my work, and the Resident Artist programme felt like the natural next step in my journey as a creative.
"I’m excited to learn from people across the industry, build lasting relationships with my cohort, and develop a longer-term project to share next year.
"I feel incredibly privileged to have been given this opportunity, and can't wait to work with the Roundhouse, who champion young people and creativity in such an inspiring way."
Supported for a second year by reusable product brand Chilly’s, the programme offers mentoring, free access to studio and rehearsal space, industry networking, and paid performance opportunities.
Pavel Davison, Brand & Collaborations Manager at Chilly’s, said: "Our partnership with the Roundhouse is rooted in a shared belief in the importance of investing in the next generation of creatives.
"As we enter our second year supporting the Resident Artist programme, we're thrilled to welcome another inspiring cohort of artists."
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