Nubya Garcia, Gambimi, Catholic Action Flava D and Oscar Jerome among the 16 artists to receive support from PRS Foundation’s Momentum Music Fund
Huge congratulations to the latest 16 artists who will receive support from the Momentum Music Fund. The artists, who have been selected by a network of industry experts, are:
- Blue Lab Beats – Recording and production of debut album
- Catching Flies – Album marketing and promotion
- Etta Bond – Marketing and promotion
- Flava D – Album recording and marketing
- Gambimi – Promotion for single releases
- Nubya Garcia – Writing, recording and production
- Oscar Jerome – Album recording and promotion
- Casey – Touring, marketing and promotion
- Catholic Action – Recording, mixing and touring new album
- Crows – Creative development, marketing and touring
- Dan Bettridge – Recording and marketing singles
- False Advertising – Album promotion
- Maeve – Recording, marketing and touring
- Queen Zee – Recording, marketing and touring of debut album
- She Makes War – Touring and regional promotion
- Stillhound – Promotion, marketing and touring
Momentum supported Oscar Jerome, said, “Really grateful to get this Momentum Music funding. It has come at crucial time when I need the backing to get a body of work together.”
Vanessa Reed, CEO at PRS Foundation said, “Congratulations to the 16 talented artists in this latest round of our much needed and ground-breaking Momentum Music Fund. I’m delighted that we’re able to support so many distinctive artists at vital tipping points in their careers from so many different UK regions. I look forward to seeing the impact of the fund’s growing remit in the coming months and years.”
Sarah Mitchell, Director of Member Services at PPL commented: “The Music Momentum Fund continues to have a significant impact on the music industry in the UK. We are proud to support this forward-thinking initiative, which provides real support to artists at a crucial point in their careers. Congratulations to all 16 artists who have been successful in receiving funding in this latest round.”
Alan Morrison, Head of Music, Creative Scotland, said: “Scotland has always had a knack for crafting a cracking pop tune, whether driven by guitars or propelled by synths, and Catholic Action and Stillhound are no exception to that. It’s really encouraging to see two of Scotland’s most talked-about bands grab the attention of the UK music industry and step up to the next level thanks to the Momentum Music Fund. This partnership is a great way for Creative Scotland to give a genuine career boost to some of the country’s most exciting young talents.”
Lisa Matthews, Portfolio Manager at Arts Council of Wales said: “Casey and Dan Bettridge are the perfect examples of the level of artist and activity we want to enable though Momentum. It was a difficult decision to make given the range and quality those applying. We really hope to see even more from Wales come forward to take this opportunity before the next deadline and make it even more difficult next time!.”
Next deadline is 5 November – Apply now
Managed by PRS Foundation, the Momentum Music fund awards grants of £5,000-£15,000 using funds from PRS Foundation, PPL, Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Wales and Welsh Government. Spotify, the official digital partner on the fund, contributes additional funding and a reward package containing exciting promotional opportunities and a close working relationship between Momentum artists and the Spotify team.
The Momentum Music 5 year impact report, which was launched at the Great Escape in May this year, showed that since 2013 the fund has supported over 200 artists, over 90 new albums and more than 100 UK tours totaling over 650 UK live dates. The 2016 impact report analysing the first three years of the fund revealed that Momentum has generated £13million for the UK music industry. PRS Foundation and Arts Council England initiated The Momentum Music Fund in 2013. Arts Council England originally established the need for this specific fund and supported the programme from 2013-18.
Listen to the Spotify Momentum playlist here
