Date posted:19 November 2025
Apply to play Beatherder 2026
Bands, artists, DJs, workshop leaders, and walkabout performers — Victorious Festival 2026 wants to hear from you!
Whether you bring high-energy live music, immersive workshops, interactive performances, or unique walkabout acts, this is your chance to be part of one of the UK’s most vibrant summer festivals.
If you have something special to share with the Victorious crowds, simply complete the application form to be considered for the 2026 lineup.
APPLY HERE
Date posted:8 October 2025
Apply now! The PPL Momentum Music Fund
The PPL Momentum Music Fund is open for another round and if you’re looking for financial support to breakthrough to the next level of your music career, read on!
The fund offers grants of £5k-£15k for UK based artists and bands and can be used for recording, touring and marketing.
Simultaneously, PRS Foundation have launched their PPL Accelerator initiative which further supports the development of outstanding bands and artists, as well as aspiring music industry professional who are based outside of London. For this round the funding focus is on Tees Valley and Liverpool.
The deadline for both is 27th October.
APPLY HERE
Date posted:3 September 2025
Apply now! Youth Music Next Gen Fund
Youth Music have announced the next round of their Next Gen Fund, which offers grants of up to £3,000 to creatives in the music industry.
If you’re a singer, rapper, songwriter, DJ, music manager, agent, A&R or if you have an idea for a music platform, then this could be the injection of money you need to help get your creative endeavours off the ground.
Applicants must live in the UK and be aged 18-25 years old, or up to 30 for those identifying as d/Deaf, neurodivergent or Disabled.
Apply now . The deadline is 5pm on Friday 26th September.
APPLY HERE
Date posted:10 June 2025
MOBO Help Musicians Amplified
MOBO Trust and Help Musicians have joined forces to launch the MOBO Amplified initiative, a 12 month career accelerator programme aimed at Black musicians, producers and DJs.
The programme offers one-to-one expert business advice, funding of up to £3,000, and advice.
APPLY HERE
Date posted:6 February 2025
Help Musicians Next Level Awards
The Next Level award is designed for musicians with a strong track record who need support to take on larger, long-term projects.
This program offers:
- 6 hours of one-to-one business advice from industry experts
- Online meet-ups with fellow awardees and industry guests
- Up to £3,000 to support your music activities – [see what this can be spent on here]
- Optional peer drop-in spaces with other musicians
- Optional healthy practice session delivered by BAPAM
Take your career to the next level with expert guidance, peer support, and financial backing.
APPLY HERE
Date posted:28 January 2025
Help Musicians Fast Track Awards
The Fast Track awards are designed to be a flexible fund for working musicians, offering up to £500 to help you make the most of an opportunity quickly.
You can use Fast Track to cover things such as instrument equipment costs, short courses, new software, or taking opportunities to record, release or perform.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 14 February
APPLY HERE
Date posted:10 January 2025
Youth Music NextGen Fund
The Youth Music NextGen fund has just opened, deadline for applications is 7th February. You can get up to £3,000 to make your ideas happen.
Apply Here
