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The UK Rap Award, delivered in Partnership with Tiffany Calver, is a 12-month programme for musicians working within UK rap and its sub-genres. It offers more than just financial support — it provides all the tools you need to expand your music and grow your career. Whether you’re developing your sound, expanding your live presence, or refining your business approach, this programme supports your long-term growth with tailored mentoring, peer collaboration, and up to £3,000 i

Black Lives in Music Connect is a four-month mentorship programme designed to support early-career creatives from marginalised communities. This initiative will provide tailored guidance, career development, and industry insight to empower participants to progress confidently within their chosen fields. About the Programme We champion the meaningful participation of people of colour in grassroots music education and activities, working closely with local Music Education Hubs.

Research and Development (R&D) for Individuals is a Time limited priority for National Lottery Project Grants. This funding is available while Developing Your Creative Practice is paused until April 2026. Learn more and sign up to our upcoming webinars in our latest update. Quick facts Only open to individual creative and cultural practitioners applying using an individual profile You must work in our supported disciplines Applications must solely focus on research and develo

The Essentials Fund supports composers, music creators or artists working creatively with music and sound, to purchase essentials for their practice.  We support a minimum of 20 composers each year through several open calls each year. The Essentials Fund provides grants of £300–£600 to support your composing practice. You can use the fund for self-learning projects, equipment, mentoring, or other expenses directly related to your work as a composer or music creator. We will

SisterHudd is starting a new chapter for women in music across Huddersfield and Kirklees. We want you to help shape what comes next. We’re hosting an open conversation and networking session for women artists, musicians, DJs, and producers, and anyone passionate about making the local music scene more inclusive and supportive. This is a community consultation workshop designed to listen, connect, and co-create the future of SisterHudd. We want to understand: What are the barr

Grow:Project provides grants to support one-off projects that push creative boundaries and deliver lasting cultural impact. Grants are available from £4,000 to £8,000. Applications will reopen on Monday 13 October 2025, with a deadline for completed applications of 12 noon on Tuesday 18 November 2025. Find out more and apply!

FAC Artist Days are all about artists: their stories, their challenges and their journey. Find out how to get the most out of your music, your fanbase and your rights - and how to pick and get more from your business partners - with practical advice and case studies from fellow artists, and the very latest insights on streaming, touring, marketing and music tech. Presented by the Featured Artists Coalition and CMU’s Chris Cooke, each stop on our UK tour brings together local

Date: Monday, 17 November 2025 Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Bradford Explore the key steps to releasing and managing your music successfully and unlock the full potential of your creative works in this session with the Musicians’ Union and PRS for Music. The Musicians’ Union will break down: How copyright law protects your work The difference between Master Rights and Publishing Rights — and how they relate to PRS, MCPS and PPL How record labels and music publishers m

Join Calder Groove Youth Music Collective and Launchpad in empowering the next generation of Calderdale’s music creators and industry...

Help Musicians is now accepting applications for the 2025 Peter Whittingham Jazz Award! Deadline for applications is at 5pm on...

Parish, Huddersfield are on the lookout for some keen, excited, musical, talented promoters to come join their Parish Events CIC squad!...

Kirklees Most Wanted is a collaborative project aimed at showcasing the vibrant music scene in Kirklees. We believe that local artists...

The Production Awards Introducing the Spotlight Award – a brand-new category celebrating emerging composer talent. For the first time,...

Join Help Musicians on Thursday 10th July for an online Get To Know session featuring their Fast Track Awards - which are currently open...

ARTIST CALLOUT: ALL ABOARD FOR CHANGING GEAR Yorkshire Sound Women Network's artist development programme Changing Gear is back for a...

Image: Hang Linton Since 2019, over 150 artists, labels, managers and early career music professionals from across Yorkshire have been...