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PRS Foundation and PPL · United Kingdom

PPL Momentum Music Fund

Awaiting next round

For UK artists and bands at a tipping point in their career: recording, UK touring, and marketing.

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Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.

Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
£5,000-15,000 (average about £10,000)
Listed deadline
Last listed deadline: October 26, 2026. Next intake not confirmed.
Who can apply
Artists.
Where
Anywhere in United Kingdom
Good for
Arts and culture
Pays for
A project, Travel, Events, festivals or workshops

Who it's intended for

Details
UK-based artists who write or create their own music, with at least one team member (manager, agent, label etc.), a growing UK-wide fan base and national press or radio coverage.
The catch
Equipment can be no more than 20% of costs.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • UK-based artists who write or create their own music, with at least one team member (manager, agent, label etc.), a growing UK-wide fan base and national press or radio coverage.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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