Mercury Prize Fringe – 25th Anniversary Badged Event
EVENT: Songwriting Masterclass & In Conversation
DATE: 11/10/2025 & 15/10/2025
VENUE: Cobalt and Common Room
TIME: TBA
GENRE: Indie/folk/electronic/pop
Join us for a free songwriting masterclass by grantee Stick in the Wheel (Women Make Music) and hosted by PRS Foundation on Saturday 11th October at 2:00pm. Over the last 25 years, PRS Foundation has been investing in the future of music and supported numerous music creators that have gone on to be nominated for and win awards – 6 of the last 7 Mercury Prize winners had received grants from PRS Foundation at vital points in their careers. Hear from music creators that have benefited from PRS Foundation support on the art of songwriting and their top tips.
On Wednesday 15th October, join last year’s Mercury Prize winners and PRS Foundation grantees, English Teacher (PPL Momentum Accelerator Yorkshire) discuss the band’s rise from their early career, the impact of PRS Foundation support and their award winning album.
