Aims/priorities: The PPL Momentum Music Fund offers grants for UK based artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers. Activities eligible for support include recording, touring and marketing.
PPL Momentum Music Fund provides vital financial support which will help talented artists and bands to take their career to the next level. Activities eligible for support include recording, writing, touring and marketing.
- This application is not for artists/bands just starting out, demoing and playing their first gigs. If you are at an earlier stage in your career please click here for other funding options, including The Open Fund.
- Those working in contemporary popular music are more likely to be supported than those working in contemporary classical. We recommend The Composers’ Fund for composers at the ‘Next Level’ of their careers
- Those working behind the scenes as Songwriters or Producers with writing credits should apply to our Hitmaker fund.
Who can apply: If you answer YES to the questions below you may qualify for the PPL Momentum Music Fund and should consider applying.
- Are you an artist/band based in the UK?
- Do you write and perform your own music*?
- Have you been profiled/featured in national press, media and received coverage in UK wide blogs as an artist/band?
- Have you played shows or been asked to play multiple shows across the UK?
- Do you have evidence of a strong fan base nationally and regionally?
- Do you have at least one team member (e.g. a manager, booking agent, record label, publisher, PR/Plugger, and/or lawyer)
- We are unable to support artists signed to ‘major label deals’
Applications can be made by artists/bands directly or representatives of the artist. Those who can apply on behalf of an artist are;
- Manager
- Label
- Publisher
- Booking agent
- PR/Plugger
- Lawyer
- Trusted advisor to the artist
Grant amount: Between £5k-£15k are available
How to apply: Please read the Guidance Notes here, then you can apply here.
Deadline: Monday 10 August 2026, 6pm