Support to grow through training, mentorship or other learning opportunities...

We can provide up to £1,500 to help you enhance your skills or artistic practice. Whatever your circumstances and ambitions — you can apply for support that is specific to your career needs.

This can be anything from a conference to learn more about the industry, to a course to enhance your skills; from one-on-one coaching to some time with a mentor.

Who can apply?

This support is for professional UK musicians of all genres and disciplines, with a focus on independent music creators who are controlling one or more aspects of their career.

You can be a solo artist, composer, group member, songwriter, producer or a multidisciplinary artist.

To apply, you must:

- Deliver your supported activities within 12 months of accepting the grant. Please note, your activity should not start any earlier than three months from the submission of your application

- Be aged over 18

- Be in financial need without significant backing (i.e. not receiving significant financial backing from a label, publisher or private investor, and not having £16,000+ in savings)

- Have control over one or more aspects of your career (e.g. self-managing, self-releasing or self-producing)

- Already have an active career and be able to clearly demonstrate your work to date

- Have the right to live and work in the UK