We work with many organisations, internationally and in the UK, to make arts projects and events happen and our support can range from managing a whole event, to brokering funding agreements with overseas partners, or contributing towards the costs of a music performance overseas.
We are not an 'arts funding body' in the typical sense. This means that we do not support artists and companies for the purpose of developing their work. The British Council does not offer support to arts and creative economy work that is unlikely to contribute to the development of cultural relations between the UK and the rest of the world.
As we are not a funding body, there is no application form. The process involves our arts specialists assessing whether particular work or proposed projects match the British Council's strategic priorities and whether they can be included in our plans for the country or region concerned.
We strongly recommend that an overseas partner approaches the local British Council Arts Office in the country concerned to discuss the project in general terms before submitting full details. Also the British artist, ensemble or music company should contact our Arts staff based in London to assess the likelihood of British Council support.
If the project is taken up for consideration by our British Council office overseas you will need to send full details of the project in writing. Where possible, and where relevant, include the following: reviews, curricula vitae, details of the number of people, length of tour, freight specifications, breakdown of weekly fees, tour budget, and copies of invitations from overseas.
The information provided below is a non-exhaustive list of advice and funding opportunities in the UK music industry. If you are aware any other relevant organisations or initiatives missing from this list then please email us at arts@britishcouncil.org.
Musicians' Benevolent Fund
The Musicians Benevolent Fund’s Funding Wizard can help you identify many of the Music Awards and Scholarships which are available.
Making Music
Making Music has funds for UK-based amateur/voluntary work and general funding information.
The Performing Right Society
The PRS Foundation for New Music (PRSF) is the UK's largest independent funder purely for new music of any genre. Through a variety of schemes it provides essential core support for creators, performers and producers of new music.
Youth Music
Youth Music (UK only).
Visiting Arts Creative Collaborations
Visiting Arts Creative Collaborations in Music award
The Music Education Yearbook and British & International Music Yearbook
The Music Education Yearbook and British & International Music Yearbook (both published by Rhinegold) have information on music scholarships and education grants (both UK-based & overseas)
The Musicians' Union
The Musicians' Union has some great FAQs for general advice for music artists and promoters about copyright, booking gigs and lots more.
Careers in Music information sheet
ISM has a very detailed downloadable Careers in Music information sheet.
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