Supporting Grassroots Music
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Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
Arts Council England offers funding to support grassroots live music venues and promoters across England. This grant helps venues and promoters who put on live music events. You can apply if you run a grassroots music venue or work as a music promoter in England. The funding amount is not specified, so it likely varies based on your project. There is no set deadline, which means you can apply at any time throughout the year. You could use the money to support your venue operations or music promotion activities. This is part of Arts Council England's wider support for the live music industry.
Key requirements:
- Must be grassroots music venue or promoter
- Must be based in England
This grant is for grassroots music venues and music promoters based in England. You should apply if you run a small music venue or organise live music events at grassroots level. It is not for large commercial venues or major music companies.
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Funding to support grassroots live music venues and promoters across England. Part of Arts Council England's commitment to supporting the live music ecosystem.
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