Do it Differently Fund Covid-19 round

Applications Closed

Do It Differently Fund exists to support musicians to create new music, develop their skills, and build income streams and business skills to drive their careers forward with the tools they need, regardless of genre or career stage.

Whether you need financial support to get into the studio, business advice to help market your new release, investment into merchandise to elevate your brand or a grant to hire your dream session musicians, Do It Differently Fund may be able to support you.

See the full Fund details here

Do it Differently Fund awardees receive:

• £3,000 grant towards creative output
• 1:1 business advice sessions tailored to your needs and delivered via experienced music industry professionals, as coordinated by ThinkMusic
• 1:1 health consultation with British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) professionals, covering all aspects of a musician’s health, including physical and mental health needs and specialist referrals where required

Who can apply?

You can be a solo artist, producer, songwriter or group working within any genre of music

To be eligible you must:
• Be over 18
• A UK resident
Help Musicians refers to the UK residency rules noting that you are eligible for our support:
- If you are a UK National living in the UK you automatically qualify
- If you are a non-UK National, you have been living in the UK for at least 183 days and have the legal right to live in the UK
- If you are a UK or non-UK National and have not been living in the UK for at least 183 days, access to grants and funds is discretionary and decisions will be made on a case by case basis. This would be based on the reason for the application, for example, you have had to go abroad to look after a relative for a period of time.
• Be in financial need and without significant backing from labels, music publishing companies or management

• Have a track record of regularly performing, writing and releasing music for at least 12 months

*Click here to read the full details of the fund and what it can offer you* 

Applications open	Deadline	Results	Funding period begins
23 October, 2020	23 November, 9am	18 December	January 2021

 

Apply to the Do It Differently Fund here

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