Ground Up Music to announce prize draw winners this spring

Matthew, a.k.a DJ Bulldog at his DJ session.

placeholder image — Matthew, a.k.a DJ Bulldog at his DJ session.

Peterborough based Community music service, Beat This and recording studio, Drip Dry Productions are excited to announce that the winners of the Ground Up Music Prize Draw (launched at the start of the city-wide inclusive music project in 2025) will be revealed this spring.

The prizes up for grabs are designed to support musicians at every stage of their creative journey:

1st Prize: Focusrite Scarlett Producer Pack
2nd Prize: Focusrite Studio Condenser Microphone
3rd Prize: Audient USB Audio Interface

In addition, all winners will receive a free copy of the powerful and versatile digital audio workstation (DAW), Cockos REAPER, along with exclusive Ground Up Music swag - enough to get any budding music producer going!

Elliot Dunbar, lead singer of the Dusty Seagulls at a recording session.

Despite significant challenges, including a break-in at the Chime Creation Centre last summer - where Ground Up Music takes place - the teams at Beat This and Drip Dry Productions remained committed to the project. Through determination and resilience and the launch of a Crowdfund, the programme continued to support musicians, ensuring participants could keep recording, creating, and releasing their music.

Reflecting on the project so far, Benny Turner, co-founder of Beat This and founder of Drip Dry Productions, said: “Ground Up Music has been an absolutely incredible journey so far! The project has given over 40 musicians from across Peterborough the opportunity to record, produce, and release their music professionally. Even in the face of real challenges, the community showed up, and the music kept moving forward. Ground Up isn’t just a project — it’s a platform, a community, and a springboard for creative voices that deserve to be heard.”

Looking ahead, Ground Up Music continues to grow, with plans underway for a new podcast spotlighting local musicians, alongside a series of special live events that will give participating artists the chance to showcase their songs and connect with wider audiences.

Thanks to everyone who signed up for Ground Up Music and supported the project. Full winner announcements will be shared via the website, email campaign and social channels this spring.

For more information about Ground Up Music, visit:

www.beatthis.org/groundupmusic