The shortlist has been announced for the 2025 Gerry Anderson Music Bursary, presented by the Oh Yeah Music Centre.

This year’s shortlisted artists are CHERYM, Cora Harkin, Garrett Laurie, Polar Bolero and Tessio.

Created in memory of legendary NI broadcaster and musician Gerry Anderson, the annual £5,000 bursary supports bold, original voices from across Ulster – including NI, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan – helping them take the next leap in their careers through funding and mentoring.

The winner will be announced at the NI Music Prize on Wednesday, 12th November at the Ulster Hall.