UK Rap Award with Tiffany Calver

Application period: Monday 24 November to Friday 2 January

The UK Rap Award is a 12-month programme for musicians working within UK rap and its sub-genres. It offers more than just financial support — it provides all the tools you need to expand your music and grow your career.

Whether you’re developing your sound, expanding your live presence, or refining your business approach, this programme supports your long-term growth with tailored mentoring, peer collaboration, and up to £3,000 in funding to invest in your music projects.

Who is eligible to apply?

You must be a working musician and meet the following eligibility criteria:

Income: You’ve earned at least 40% of your income from music in the past two years (If you have a long-term health condition or disability, you only need to show some music income)
Age: 18 or over
Residency: Living in the UK, with the right to live and work here
Banking: You have a UK bank account
Savings: You don’t have more than £10,000 in savings or other funds that could cover your activity

You must also:

Be making music in an UK rap music genre (see below)
Be willing to commit to the activities and key dates within the programme
Be able to deliver your supported activities within 12 months
Have control over one or more aspects of your career, i.e., self-managing, self-releasing or self-producing

Full eligibility criteria here

Who is this award for?

The UK Rap Award supports musicians working within the UK Rap genre, including its many sub-genres and associated creative roles.

Grime
Drill
Afroswing
Hip-Hop
Trap / Trapwave
Road Rap
Trip Hop
Britcore
Horrorcore

This award is also open to new or emerging sub-genres in UK Rap that may not be listed above.

Please note we will consider applications from producers and MCs alongside rappers.

If you’re unsure where your work fits, we still encourage you to apply if you feel it clearly sits within the wider rap genre.

What does this award include?

Up to £3,000 to fund your own music project
1‑to‑1 Business Advice with industry experts
Online meetups with awardees and guest speakers
One-day peer and industry mixer in London

This support is designed to help you make real progress in your music career — not just fund a single project.

When can I apply?

Applications open on Monday, 24 November. Sign up below to be the first to hear when the Award opens and get helpful reminders so you don’t miss out.