MOBO Help Musicians Amplified
12-month career accelerator designed for musicians creating music of Black origin
MOBO Help Musicians Amplified is for musicians creating music of Black origin looking to take the next step in their career or expand their work.
If you are a producer, DJ or musician creating or performing music of Black origin without the financial backing or resources to pursue a career-changing opportunity, then this support might be for you.
In partnership with the MOBO Trust, we have invested nearly £1 million into funding, mentoring, and hands-on support to date — helping musicians creating music of Black origin turn ambition into action. And we are just getting started.
MOBO Help Musicians Amplified is a 12-month programme designed to enable you to connect with other musicians, gain business advice, build out your industry networks and insights, and receive funding towards your own music project.
Who is this support for?
This support is for musicians looking to take the next step or expand your career, those working with one or more of these genres:
- Hip-Hop
- Grime
- Drill
- R&B/Soul
- African Music
- Electronic/Dance Music
- Gospel
- Jazz
- Caribbean Music
- Alternative Music
You might be a budding artist with the right momentum to release a debut EP, or an established producer wanting to build out your career by moving into live performance.
Full eligibility criteria and details of what our panel are looking for can be found in the application guidance.
What does this award include?
- Up to £3,000 towards their own music project
- 6 hours of 1−2−1 Business Advice from industry experts
- Online meet ups with other awardees and industry guests, with expenses to attend a one-day peer and industry mixer event in London
- Monthly online peer drop-in spaces with other musicians (optional)
- Access to a healthy practice session delivered by BAPAM (optional)
When can I apply?
Monday 2 June, 9am — Friday 27 June, 5pm