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Sources of funding support for creative businesses in Northern Ireland.

Discover where to find advice, funding and skills support for creative businesses in Northern Ireland.

An overview of the different finance options available to music businesses in Northern Ireland.

Sources of information and advice for businesses in the Northern Ireland creative industries.

Where to find public grants and support for music businesses.

There are many ways to finance your music business, for example through public grants, loans, private funding, sponsorship and crowdfunding.

How to raise money for your music project through debt finance, including bank loans, credit cards, overdrafts, etc.

How to find and secure private investment to fund your music project or business.

How to fund your next music project or album out of your own pocket.

What are music sponsorships, where to find them and how to get an endorsement deal for your music business.

How and where to launch a crowdfunding campaign for your next music project.

Simple tips on how to prepare for your gigs and play memorable live shows.

How to find and book the right venue for your live show.

Understand how gig promoters work and what they expect from you as a band or an artist.

There are many ways to advertise your gig – from traditional leaflets and posters, to social media promotion and email marketing.

Find out what type of gig deals are there, how payments work in the gig business and how to negotiate booking arrangements.

Follow these simple steps to pitch your music to venues and to gig promoters.

Learn how to increase gig attendance and use simple strategies to help you get more fans through the door.

Understand the process of booking gigs, and find out what promoters and venue owners look for when choosing what acts to book.

Learn about the opportunities for creative businesses in Northern Ireland, and the challenges they may encounter.