Funding is available to grassroots music venues and promoters in England to present live music programming, and for activities that put them in a better position to deliver their work in the long term.
Applications will be accepted from organisations whose main function is to host and/or promote live music events in venues. Usually, this will be venues and promoters (or groups of venues and/or promoters).
The programme particularly seeks to support those venues and promoters who work in the grassroots part of the sector (ie those working with new, developing talent in small to mid-size venues). The programme supports projects that bring the full spectrum of contemporary popular music genres to live audiences, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Electronic (including house, electronica, drum & bass, dubstep, experimental etc).
- Hip-hop, grime etc.
- Indie and alternative.
- Metal and punk.
- Pop.
- Rock (including blues, modern, post-rock etc).
Grants of between £1,000 and £40,000 are available, for projects lasting up to a maximum of three years.
How To Apply
Applications may be made at any time.
Groups should first read the How to Apply documents and the supplementary guidance regarding the priorities and criteria.
Applications are made using Arts Council England's Grantium system.
The programme is open on an ongoing basis. Currently, due to high volumes of applications, the review process is taking longer than usual:
- Applications for £15,000 or under are expected to receive a decision in up to 10 weeks.
- Applications for more than £15,000 are expected to receive a decision in up to 16 weeks.
Useful documents & links
Useful Links
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
- Customer Services Team
Arts Council England
The Hive
49 Lever Street
Manchester
M1 1FN
Tel: 0161 934 4317
Email: [email protected]