Aims/priorities: The funding is intended help early-stage musicians and wider music adjacent creatives to invest in their own projects and make their ideas happen. The fund is especially aimed at those whose lack of finance holds them back from pursuing their goals.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from 18-25 year old creatives (under-30s who identify as d/Deaf or disabled) in the UK who lack the finance to develop their creative project or idea.
The scheme will support the future of the music industries, which may include singers, rappers, songwriters, producers, DJs, A&Rs, managers and agents, right through to roles that have yet to be defined.
Priority will be given to:
- People who do not have the financial means to invest in themselves to get their ideas started.
- People that are too early-stage to be funded by larger grant programmes such as Arts Council England and PRS Foundation.
- Those who might be discriminated against, for reasons that could include gender, race, disability, location or other characteristics.
- People who are creative, entrepreneurial and are multi-disciplinary - even if they do not recognise themselves as such.
Grant amount: Up to £2,500 are available.
Application process: Guidance notes and the online application portal can be found on the Youth Music website.
Deadline: Applications should be submitted by the following deadlines:
- Funding Round 9 - deadline Friday 28 June 2024, 5pm.
- Funding Round 10 - deadline Friday 15 November 2024, 5pm.
Contact information: Email: creatives@youthmusic.org.uk
Website: NextGen Fund | Youth Music