Plans for the annual Oram Awards are underway. For the first time since its inception in 2017, the Daphne Oram-named bursary for innovation in sound, music and related technologies will this year allow the general public to nominate either themselves or others. Nominations are welcome for women, gender minorities and girls aged 11+ who are based in the United Kingdom, creating high quality, innovative sound and music and are ready to use the PRS Foundation bursary for future creative and professional development.

Last year's six winners were Ain Bailey, Andie Brown, Cee Haines (aka CHAINES), Natalie Sharp (aka Lone Taxidermist), Nwando Ebizie (aka Lady Vendredi) and Steph Horak (aka SheIsRevolting).

Full details can be found on their website. Deadline for applicants is 31 July. Winners will be announced on 1 November.

Update: deadline had been extended to 14 August.