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BBC Horizons Launchpad Fund

The Launchpad Fund aims to help talented artists or bands in Wales to further their music careers by providing them with vital access to finance. Eligible artists, bands or labels can apply.

Deadline: Next deadline - October 2026

Sound and Music - In the Making

In the Making is the UK's only year-long artist development programme for talented young music creators and composers aged 14–18. It supports those passionate about making music in any form and is open to all, regardless of instrument, musical interests, creative goals, background, or location.

Deadline: Currently Closed

It's My Shout - Call out for Film Composers

We are looking for music makers and aspiring film composers either born in, or currently living in Wales, who would relish the challenge of working on a professionally produced film as part of the It's My Shout scheme this Summer!

Deadline: Currently Closed - Next applications 2027

BBC Introducing...

Making music? Get yourself heard on the BBC.

Deadline: Rolling Deadline

Music for Youth - New Music Residency

New Music Residency brings together early‑career creatives who want to collaborate, experiment and create bold artistic new works. 

Deadline: Currently Closed - Next applications 2027

Sound and Music - Essentials Fund

The Sound and Music Essentials Fund is a new grant scheme open to any composers, music creators or artists working creatively with music and sound, to purchase essentials for their practice.  

Deadline: Next Deadline - 2026

PRS Foundation: International Showcase Fund

The International Showcase Fund (ISF) offers vital export support for UK-based artists, bands, songwriters and producers who have been invited to perform or create new music at international showcasing festivals or conferences.

Deadline: Rolling deadline

The Electronic Music Award - Help Musicians & DJ Mag

The Electronic Music Award in Association with DJ Mag will provide a cohort of 30 electronic music creators with a 12-month career accelerator programme.

Deadline: Currently Closed