PPL Momentum Accelerator – Tees Valley
PPL Momentum Accelerator is a targeted scheme to support the development of outstanding artists and bands who are writing their own music, and future Industry Professionals, outside London and who face additional barriers in reaching a crucial career tipping point based on their location.
Previous recipients include English Teacher, L E M F R E C K and Pixey.
Through the evaluation of our PPL Momentum Music Fund and evidence from thousands of applications PRS Foundation receives each year, we identified talent pipeline gaps across the UK. Many music creators show strong musical potential but are unable to capitalise upon this due to financial barriers, gaps in regional infrastructure, knowledge, advice, and access to industry platforms.
PPL Momentum Accelerator’s long-term approach supports the development of these outstanding artists and bands outside London, with partners providing support for a number of future industry professionals such as managers, promoters, record labels, music publishers, booking agents, to bolster regional scenes across the UK.
Launched as a pilot in Liverpool in 2019, PPL Momentum Accelerator runs in Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, Yorkshire and Wales.
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If you can answer YES to the below questions you may qualify for PPL Momentum Accelerator support and should consider applying.
- Are you an artist/band based in Tees Valley?
- Do you write and/or perform your own music?
- Have you been profiled/featured in regional or national press, media and received coverage in blogs as an artist/band?
- Have you played shows or been asked to play multiple shows across your region?
- Do you have evidence of a strong fan base regionally?
- Are you making your first steps in getting national interest or already gaining some national attention?
- Do you have early signs of interest and/or working informally with other music professionals or organisations? (e.g. management, record label, booking agent, press)
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How much can I apply for?
PPL Momentum Accelerator offers grants for artists and bands of up to £5,000 to support music projects which might include:
- Recording and release
- Live Performance / Touring^
- High quality and innovative broadcast or pre-recorded online content^^
- Promotion and marketing
- Creation of new music / time to create
- Fees to creative collaborators
- Education / Training
- Commissioning
- Equipment (max 20% budget)^^^
- A combination of the above
We cannot fund marketing/promotion of new music without also funding an element of creation or performance.
https://prsfoundation.com/ppl-momentum-accelerator-guidance-faq/