Aims/priorities: The aim of the programme is to stimulate and strengthen collaboration between organisations and bands or ensembles in England, Northern lreland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It enables music creators to produce exceptional new material to be performed in at least three of these countries, raising the profile and benefits of co-commissioning, co-producing and touring to a broad range of audiences.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit music organisations based in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.
The following eligibility criteria apply:
- Applications must consist of at least three partners, each from a different UK/Ireland region.
- There must be a lead partner for each application comprising a festival, venue, promoter or performing group with organisational capacity and infrastructure to deliver the proposed project.
- There must be a minimum of three live performances between the decision date and the end of the following calendar year, reaching audiences in at least three UK/Ireland regions.
- Collaborations can involve co-commissioning new works or co-promoting music written by UK/Ireland-based music creators during the past five years.
- Larger partnerships, incorporating additional international organisations, are encouraged.
Grant amount: Up to £15,000 are available.
The programme supports up to 8-10 projects per year.
Application process: Guidance notes and the online application form can be found on the PRS Foundation website.
Deadline: Monday 29 July 2024, 6pm.
Contact information: Email: info@prsformusicfoundation.com