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PRS MOMENTUM FUND

Offers 5k - 15k in grants to UK based artist/bands to break through to the next level of their career. They have funded 122 artists, 72 new albums, and 100 UK tours since its start in 2013. 

Funding Criteria 
  • They aim to chose artists that are making outstanding new music, have a good following, have a plan in place, and are surrounded by a good team. 

  • Need to be UK based (will not help fund international tours or recording)

  • Cannot be in full time education

  • Need a track record of more the 18 months

  • Need an element of live performance (unless only applying for the recording funding)

What the funding can be used for
  • Touring

  • Recording

  • Marketing

  • Record launches

  • Installations

  • Festivals

  • Promoters which feature a significant programme of UK music

Success Stories
Years & Years

They received funding for some live dates, along with video and studio costs.

Lapsley

Received the Momentum Grant in June 2014, money went towards the recording of 3 EP’s and bolstering her live and touring set up.

Blaenavon

They were chosen as a Momentum Artist in 2016. They received funding for tour support.

Find out the latest recipients

See the latest round of Momentum Fund artists.

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