Emerging Promoters Fund: Next deadline approaching

The next deadline for PRS Foundation’s Early Career Promoter Fund is fast approaching, with the third round of applications closing in two weeks.

The new fund for ‘early-career’ music promoters in England will make grants of up to £3,500 available to support activities including the booking and promotion of concerts and tours.

Launched in April with support from Arts Council England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the fund is intended to help bolster grassroots music ecosystems.

Nine rounds of applications will open between 2 May and 15 January 2025, with the latest round closing on 13 August.

Applicants can apply for support with activities including:

• The booking, programming and promotion of gigs, concerts, club nights, showcases, tours and other performances
• Costs associated with those activities (including venue hire, production, artist and/or DJ fees, crew fees, administration and other related costs)
• Capacity building (including mentoring, coaching, shadowing, workshops, masterclasses, and other skill-building and networking opportunities)
• Other expenditure which helps grantees to programme a diverse range of artists, develop new audiences and build their skills

Full eligibility criteria and funding guidance can be found here, and the list of deadlines for applicants is here.

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