PPL Momentum Music Fund for UK artists

Financial support for UK artists and bands

The PPL Momentum Music Fund, managed by PRS Foundation, is offering grants between £5,000 and £15,000 to UK-based artists and bands looking to take their careers to the next level.

This funding is designed to support musicians at a critical stage in their development, helping them achieve significant progress.

Supported by PPL (the UK's music licensing company), Creative Wales, and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the fund can be used for activities such as recording, touring, marketing, and writing. The goal is to provide financial backing for projects that will propel artists towards greater national and regional recognition.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for the PPL Momentum Music Fund, applicants must:

• be based in the UK and write/perform their own music
• have received national media or press coverage
• have performed (or been asked to perform) multiple shows across the UK
• demonstrate a strong national and regional fan base
• have a team member, such as a manager, booking agent, or PR representative

Please note, this fund is not intended for artists or bands in the early stages of their careers or those signed to major record label deals.

How much funding is available?

Grants range from £5,000 to £15,000. The average award is around £10,000, and applicants are encouraged to budget realistically based on their project needs.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted directly by artists or their representatives. There are four application deadlines each year.

For full eligibility criteria and to apply, visit the PRS Foundation website or contact info@prsfoundation.com for more information.

First published 10 October 2024