The PRS Foundation, a UK charity supporting the development of new music and talent, has announced the latest recipients of its PPL Momentum Music Fund and Targeted PPL Momentum Accelerator programmes.
Nine artists selected to receive grants from PPL Momentum Music Fund, including Brighton queer power pop duo ARXXindie soul singer Bina.irish rock band MatronaScottish multi-instrumentalist and singer orLondon alternative R&B artist humiliationcardiff musicians this Moderate OKSinger/Songwriter from Stretford, Manchester LucanteBritish entertainers and electronic performers still cooland South African singer Toya DraziWon the 2023 PRS Best Newcomer Award.
The grants will provide support for touring, marketing, recording and other professional development activities.
“The PPL Momentum Music Fund will greatly help me create a timeless project that I am proud of and will help me take my storytelling and career to the next level,” said BINA.
Meanwhile, five music creators and four industry professionals from the Liverpool City Region will benefit from the PPL Momentum Accelerator programme. The program supports artists in building fan bases and building industry teams.
“Artists from the Liverpool City Region have been an important part of the UK and international music scene for the past 60 years, but it is increasingly difficult for young emerging artists to break through and develop sustainable careers in the music industry today. .
Mike Waltonliverpool city
Five artist winners are bands banditmusic group former easter island head,composer pet snake (Evelyn Halls), 24-year-old artist SSJas well as emerging soul and R&B artists Tonya.
Four industry professionals from Liverpool will be part of the PPL Momentum Accelerator programme: Music knowledge co-founder Connor from Leo and Nina Himmelreichand “a multifaceted passionate professional and musician.” Jenny Coyle, and Oliver Cashwho developed Liverpool’s events and record label luxurious.
bandit member Nat Waters Said: “The PPL Momentum Accelerator Fund will be crucial to our careers as it will allow us to achieve high quality music and focus on more professional marketing efforts around our next EP. Hopefully, we will build on the sound foundation of our previous Continuing to grow is an important part of our next step, and funding gives us the opportunity to do just that.
MP Mike Walton2023/24 Portfolio Head of Economic Development and Business at Liverpool City Region said: “Artists in the Liverpool City Region have been a vital part of the UK and international music scene for the past 60 years, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to help young emerging talent. Artists break through and develop sustainable careers in today’s music industry.
“That’s why I support Liverpool City Region Music Council working with Culture Liverpool to support the inclusive growth of the music industry.”
In addition, the PRS Foundation has nominated seven artists and three industry professionals who will receive the Momentum Sbardun | Accelerator support focuses on talent in Wells. The winners are all artists Bird, CHROMA, Cenefin, Douvelle19, Lucas alexander, nightmareand islandas well as industry professionals David Acton, Ilan Evans and Yasmine Davis.
“It’s great to see so much talent across the UK, whether it’s those who have matured and are on the cusp of taking the next step, or those who are steadily building their early career foundations.”
John hendricksPRS Foundation
Awarded by the PPL Momentum Music Fund administered by the PRS Foundation £5,000 (USD 6,400) to £15,000 ($19,200) using funding from the PRS Foundation, PPL, Creative Wells and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Since its launch in 2013, the PPL Momentum Music Fund has awarded more than £5.2 million ($6.7 million) to artists across the UK. This fund has been generated £22 million ($28 million) for the UK music industry to support the creation of 275 albums by exceeding 500 artistsand funded more than 300 tours and 1,600 instant dates.
The fund has received more than 7,300 applications Exceed 40 founding roundsthere is one 7% Grant success rate.
“A huge congratulations to all 28 winners. It’s great to see so much talent across the UK, whether those who have matured and are on the cusp of taking the next step, or those who are steadily building their early career foundations,” said John hendricksPRS Foundation Grants and Programs Manager.
Kate RileyPPL Principal Member and Head of Talent added: “Supporting the next generation of musical talent across countries and regions is at the heart of the PPL Momentum Music Foundation. We are proud to support some of the most promising talents in the UK, Liverpool and Wales through the PPL Momentum Accelerator of artists and industry professionals for their creativity and ingenuity.
“Supporting the next generation of musical talent across countries and regions is at the heart of the PPL Momentum Music Fund. We are proud to support the creativity and creativity of some of the UK, Liverpool and Wales’ most promising artists and industry professionals through the PPL Momentum Accelerator. originality.
Kate Riley,PPL
After more than two months, PPL Momentum Music Fund announces new recipients PPLThe UK music industry has launched a new campaign targeting performers and recording rights holders’ royalties collection agencies. PPL Donationdedication £1 million ($1.3 million) to support and invest in the future of British music.
PPL provides allocation funding to 26 organizations, including british schoola renowned performing arts institution, and youth musicadvocating for music education opportunities for young people.
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