Upcoming British Music Abroad application deadlines
Applications for NXNE - deadline 20th April 2012
Applications for CMJ - deadline 10th August 2012
For all other showasing events, please ensure you apply at least two months in advance of when you plan to travel.
Download British Music Abroad Application and Guidance Notes
Applying for British Music Abroad Funding
If you are having problems downloading the Diversity Form from the application itself, please select it from this link: Diversity Form
For information on obtaining American Visas, please go to the Tamizdat or Traffic Control Group websites. Remember you will need to apply for these at least three months in advance of travel to perform in the USA.
British Music Abroad offers financial support to emerging UK acts that have been selected for key overseas showcase opportunities. It is funded by British Underground on behalf of Arts Council England, UK Trade & Investment, Wales Arts International and PRS for Music Foundation. If you are a UK based band or artist who performs original music and you have been offered a place to perform at a live industry facing event or showcase (such as SXSW, CMJ or other music industry events, as opposed to public festivals), you can apply to us for funding to help you get there.
What is British Music Abroad looking for?
British Music Abroad is a very competitive scheme, and currently only 20% of applicants are awarded funding. You will therefore need to make the strongest possible case as to why you should be supported. Artists need to be export ready - meaning that you have concrete plans of what you are going to do when you get there, including:
- Who you intend to meet with (specific names of people are better than just the companies they represent)
- How you are going to promote yourself before and whilst there
- Any pre-existing relationships you might have in the country of the event (i.e. music industry executives that specifically want to see your band at the event)
Funding is only available for performing musicians and not for tour managers or members of crew.
British Music Abroad supports up to 75% of costs towards travel and accommodation, which break down as follows:
- Return flights
- Transport to/from airports
- Hotel
- Per diems (up to £20/person - daily allowance for subsistence/food expenses)
- Visa applications (if applicable)
You will be expected to finance at least 25% of these costs yourself or from other sources. Please be aware that we are not always able to fund you to the full amount that you have requested. Therefore, when budgeting for your trip, please take into account that you might not receive the full 75% from British Music Abroad that you have applied for.
When allocating grants, we seek out the cheapest possible flights, transfers and accomodation options at the time of decision. Recommended sites include Skyscanner, Opodo and Travelsupermarket. We advise you to search thoroughly for the cheapest possible options available when planning your trip.
To apply to British Music Abroad, please click here.
If you have any queries, please call 0207 306 4044 or email laura@prsformusicfoundation.com
PLEASE NOTE: We currently cannot fund Scottish artists through British Music Abroad. Creative Scotland run their own scheme for international showcase events. Please contact Stuart Thomas at Creative Scotland for more information: stuart.thomas@creativescotland.com
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