Given the number of talented musical Islanders, this news of a funding opportunity should be of interest to many. Thanks to Sandy for the heads-up. Ed
The PRS Foundation, a leading supporter of new music in the United Kingdom, has announced that grants of up to £10,000 are available to support new music projects led by promoters, talent development organisations, venues, festivals, curators and large performance groups.
Supported projects will involve the creation, performance and promotion of new music and enable Music Creators i.e. songwriters, composers, or solo artists, bands, producers and performers of all backgrounds, to develop creatively and professionally.
What the grant can be used for
Grants of up to £10,000 are awarded to composers to cover activities such as:
- Creation of new music
- Music Creator fee (to cover your time and work)
- Touring and live performances/programming featuring new UK music
- Commissions of new music by UK-based creators
- Music creator residencies
- Recording and release
- Exciting community projects involving high-quality music creators
- Promotion and marketing (when there is also an element of creation and/or performance)
Outcomes from the funding
Successful proposals will fit all three of the following funding priorities:
- To support the creation, performance and promotion of outstanding new music in any genre
- To enable the UK’s most talented music creators to realise their potential
- To inspire audiences.
Priority is given to not for profit groups.
Apply today
The closing date for applications is 6pm the 13th February 2023.
Head over to the PRS Website for more information.
