News and Opportunities

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

BBC Young Musician, the long-running and much-loved biennial competition that celebrates the UK’s most promising classical music young performers, is now open for entries for the 2026 edition. Previous winners and alumni include Sheku Kanneh-Mason (2016), saxophonist Jess Gillam (2016), violinist Nicola Benedetti (2004), pianist Benjamin Grosvenor (2004), pianist Martin James Bartlett (2014), and cellist Laura van der Heijden (2012). The winner of the 2024 competition was pia

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