The BPI and UK Trade and Investment’s Music Export Growth Scheme is calling for more funding applications.
The scheme is now open for its third round of submissions with grants of £5,000 - £50,000 up for grabs to help international touring and music projects.
Previous recipients of money from the scheme include the likes of Lulu James, Melt Yourself Down and Metronomy.
Geoff Taylor, BPI chief executive, said: ‘Last year was one of the most successful years on record for artists signed to independent record companies. International chart positions and sell-out shows from the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Passenger, London Grammar and Caro Emerald all contributed to the sound of success in 2013.
‘But success like this does not happen overnight - it takes investment, expertise and creativity to help talent stand out in competitive markets. Through the Music Export Growth Scheme BPI can help businesses and artists from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales to keep the flag flying high for British music.’
Since its launch in October 2013, more than £500,000 has already been granted to 28 different music companies.
A further £2m will be made available over the next two years as part of wider plans to for British music to be heard abroad.
Visit the BPI website to apply for the scheme. The next deadline for submissions is 16 June.
The scheme is now open for its third round of submissions with grants of £5,000 - £50,000 up for grabs to help international touring and music projects.
Previous recipients of money from the scheme include the likes of Lulu James, Melt Yourself Down and Metronomy.
Geoff Taylor, BPI chief executive, said: ‘Last year was one of the most successful years on record for artists signed to independent record companies. International chart positions and sell-out shows from the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Passenger, London Grammar and Caro Emerald all contributed to the sound of success in 2013.
‘But success like this does not happen overnight - it takes investment, expertise and creativity to help talent stand out in competitive markets. Through the Music Export Growth Scheme BPI can help businesses and artists from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales to keep the flag flying high for British music.’
Since its launch in October 2013, more than £500,000 has already been granted to 28 different music companies.
A further £2m will be made available over the next two years as part of wider plans to for British music to be heard abroad.
Visit the BPI website to apply for the scheme. The next deadline for submissions is 16 June.
