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Application Stages and Deadlines

The next Stage 1 deadline is 6pm, 29th April 2013 (decision date - 19th July).

Late applications will not be accepted.

2013 deadlines

Deadline	Stage 1 decisions	Stage 2 decision date
Monday 11th February	Thursday 7th March	25th April
Monday 29th April	Within four weeks	24th July
Monday 1st July	Within four weeks	6th September
Monday 23rd September	Within four weeks	4th December

6pm, Monday 1st July, for activity taking place after 6th September
6pm, Monday 23rd September, for activity taking place after 4th December

You will be asked to provide two examples of music and a brief description of your project. We will also want to know how your it fits with our funding priorities:

to support the creation and performance of outstanding new music in any genre
to develop artists to their full potential
to inspire audiences UK-wide

For tips on how to make your application stand out, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.

Stage 2

Successful Stage 1 applications are invited to progress to Stage 2, for which you will have three weeks to prepare.

Here you will be asked to provide further information on how your project fits with our funding priorities, focussing on artist development, long-term plans and audiences.

You have the option to submit another example of music at this stage. We will also request a budget, for which a template is provided, and a balance sheet or bank statement.