Musicians really benefit from support which enables them to focus on three key areas of their career at the same time: their creative portfolio, their business development and their health & wellbeing. Which is why we provide support that covers each of these vital aspects.

Music creators can apply for financial support of up to £3,000 towards recording and releasing music; helping to build creative portfolios and get music out into the world.

To help musicians build long-term, sustainable plans around their creativity, we also facilitate one-to-one advice sessions from professionals in the music industry on topics chosen by you in your application.

When musicians are busy creating music, it can be challenging to notice when things aren't quite right. As well as the above, supported artists will also receive a health consultation from a specialist to talk through and address any issues.

Holiday grants for those who are getting their health back or just need a longed for break

This was set up in 1968, when Evelyn Norris bequeathed two properties to be used as a home for members of the concert and theatrical professions. The properties were eventually sold and nowadays the Trust provides holiday grants to those who are convalescing, undergoing treatment, are in poor health or need a longed for break.

Applications are considered on a monthly basis at the end of each month. You will be notified of our decision at the beginning of the month.

Musicians facing a severe financial crisis can apply to Help Musicians for a grant.

To determine this we consider a number of factors provided by the Common Financial Statement (CFS) — a calculation against these factors will illustrate if and how we can support you. We consider those with a monthly shortfall of £500 as being in severe crisis.

The amount received will vary depending on your financial situation, and we will not be able to cover your full monthly shortfall.

The majority of one-off financial payments are likely to be in the region of £500 — £750 per person.

You could get a Dance and Drama Award (DaDA) to help with fees and living costs at one of 15 private dance and drama schools.

Apply direct to the dance and drama school you want to go to. Tell them you want to apply for a DaDA.

A grant of £3000 for a talented female applicant originating from within the county of Tyne and Wear. The intent of this grant is to support individuals with long standing family ties to this area, and who would otherwise be unable to attend due to financial constraints.

Acting for Others exists to provide both financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need, through our network of 14 member charities. If you need us, please get in touch.

This qualification provides students with an opportunity to explore and refine their individual practical skills, focusing on progressing either into higher-level education, such as Drama School or directly into employment. The qualification is suitable for students who are passionate and dedicated to achieving their goal of working in the Performing Arts. The stimulating and demanding qualification structure allows students to develop and test their creativity, whilst providing a supportive transition onwards.

Applicants must have a level 3 qualification (A level, BTEC or UAL) in a relevant creative or performance-based subject and a grade 4 in English Language. Alternatively, applicants may be accepted based on relevant industry experience. There will be an audition process which could involve monologues, group workshops and movement depending on the chosen specialism.

Whether your ambitions are on stage or backstage, Theatre, Acting & Performance at Worcester is all about practical work. You learn theory through practice - in a wide range of venues, including our own drama studios, other local arts or theatre venues, unusual spaces such as nightclubs or disused churches, festivals, outdoor spaces and gardens. If you choose to, you can also have a work placement with a theatre, school or production company, or work within modules with youth or community groups, such as people with learning disabilities

As well as developing your acting skills, devising or writing your own performances and staging existing plays, you'll also cover the technical and practical side of the theatre experience, learning how to rig a light, for example. Furthermore, your wider study of the subject can prepare you for a wide range of careers alongside one in theatre (acting, directing, writing or technical theatre), such as teaching, or youth and community work.

Key features
- Friendly community, with 'getting to know you' activities in Welcome Week, student societies such as Loco (musical theatre) and Spotlight (cabaret), and 'Scratch Nights' where you can try out ideas in front of an encouraging audience
- Supportive tutors, who are also practitioners, many with ongoing performance companies
- Visiting theatre companies, who perform for students and trips to a range of local and national theatres, or viewing national productions view live-stream
- Links with community groups, museums and youth groups, giving you a choice of real-world settings for practising your craft
- Opportunity to transfer to MTheatre (our four-year integrated masters programme) at the end of your first year, with an even greater focus on professional practice

Our Musical Theatre curriculum provides a complete practical training experience for students interested in performance. Based at the Millennium Studios in London, the course’s core disciplines are dance, singing and acting, with a focus on excellence in Musical theatre practice.

You will gain high-level skill sets in practice to shape your performance abilities as well as your contextual understanding, preparing you for work, immediately upon graduation. All of our students are taught by highly-experienced industry professionals who are passionate about teaching the next generation of performers. Millennium Performing Arts produces graduates that have the knowledge and confidence to make a significant contribution to whatever discipline they undertake, either as performers or in later life, as teachers, directors or producers.

Key Features
- This course is based in London at the Millennium Performing Arts studios.
- Millennium Performing Arts has strong connections to the performing arts professions including West End and major Touring Companies as well as Travel and Cruise Companies
- Musical Theatre BA (Hons) with Millennium Performing Arts is taught by high-end practitioners with extensive experience in all aspects of performance including musical theatre, Jazz and Contemporary Dance, Opera, TV, Film, - Cabaret as well as management at all levels and artistic directorship.
- Students will receive technical training up to professional level as well as the knowledge they need to navigate the industry.
- Millennium Performing Arts is home to some large studios, with sprung flooring, singing rooms, acting studios, an in-house café and nearby private fitness and Pilates facilities, a treatment room, lecture rooms, a library and AV room, a bookshop and changing facilities and an office

Set yourself up for an exciting career in business marketing. You’ll be supported by our professional network of academic staff, business leaders and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). You'll be well placed to launch your graduate marketing career, whether you aspire to work in a marketing role or for a marketing agency.

You'll gain subject expertise in business and marketing, alongside a grounding in contemporary business issues (such as globalisation, digital communications and the growth of social media). You'll be able to demonstrate your business knowledge through active experience, such as applied consultancy projects, paid placements, internships and study abroad. This active experience will show that you are a creative, customer-oriented and commercially-focused graduate with a broad range of skills that are valued by employers.

Key features

- Gain Associate Membership of the Chartered Management Institute and accreditation through the Chartered Institute of Marketing - there will be a charge for membership of the professional bodies
- Work with marketing specialists and academics who have extensive experience of management, consultancy or running their own business
- Enhance your employability through internships, consultancy projects, a one-year paid placement and integrated coaching
- Experience international cultures and develop a global mindset through options to work and study abroad