Published: 26 Oct 2018
Scottish bands Stillhound and Catholic Action among the latest artists to receive support from the Momentum Music Fund, managed by PRS Foundation and supported by Creative Scotland.
The Momentum Music fund awards grants of £5,000 - £15,000 using funds from PRS Foundation, PPL, Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Wales and Welsh Government. Spotify, the official digital partner on the fund, contributes additional funding and a reward package containing exciting promotional opportunities and a close working relationship between Momentum artists and the Spotify team. The next deadline for applications to the Momentum Music Fund is Monday 5 November.
Alan Morrison, Head of Music, Creative Scotland, said: “Scotland has always had a knack for crafting a cracking pop tune, whether driven by guitars or propelled by synths, and Catholic Action and Stillhound are no exception to that. It’s really encouraging to see two of Scotland’s most talked-about bands grab the attention of the UK music industry and step up to the next level thanks to the Momentum Music Fund. This partnership is a great way for Creative Scotland to give a genuine career boost to some of the country’s most exciting young talents.”
The latest Momentum supported artists include:
Vanessa Reed, CEO at PRS Foundation said, “Congratulations to the 16 talented artists in this latest round of our much needed and ground-breaking Momentum Music Fund. I’m delighted that we’re able to support so many distinctive artists at vital tipping points in their careers from so many different UK regions. I look forward to seeing the impact of the fund’s growing remit in the coming months and years.”
Sarah Mitchell, Director of Member Services at PPL commented: “The Music Momentum Fund continues to have a significant impact on the music industry in the UK. We are proud to support this forward-thinking initiative, which provides real support to artists at a crucial point in their careers. Congratulations to all 16 artists who have been successful in receiving funding in this latest round.”
The Momentum Music 5 year impact report, which was launched at the Great Escape in May this year, showed that since 2013 the fund has supported over 200 artists, over 90 new albums and more than 100 UK tours totalling over 650 UK live dates. The 2016 impact report analysing the first three years of the fund revealed that Momentum has generated £13million for the UK music industry. PRS Foundation and Arts Council England initiated The Momentum Music Fund in 2013. Arts Council England originally established the need for this specific fund and supported the programme from 2013-18.
See a full rundown of all the artists supported so far. The next deadline for applications to the Momentum Music Fund is 5 November via the PRS Foundation website - they are particularly interested in receiving more applications from outside of London.
Listen to the latest Momentum supported artists on the Spotify Momentum playlist.
For further information please contact:
Liam McMahon, Communications Manager, PRS Foundation, Tel +44 (0) 7834 625 985 | Email liam@prsfoundation.com
For further information about the Momentum Music Fund please contact: Bhavesh Patel, Programme Manager, PRS Foundation, Tel: 0203 741 4044 | Email: bhavesh@prsfoundation.com
