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Information & Advice
ISM (Incorporated Society of Musicians) has a number of useful webinars, including Sexual Harassment and Knowing Your Rights; GDPR; An Introduction to PPL and many others.
Music Support A helpline for anyone in the music industry suffering from alcoholism, addiction, emotional or mental health issues
Commission Mission from Young Guns Network, a writing commission for articles to be written for young people in the music industry.
Brexit information for artists
No-Deal-Brexit-factsheet-5-
The Border Operating Model - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Arts Council England | Arts Council England
The Folk Forecast publishing their own pick of the best upcoming digital events on the UK folk scene every 2 weeks
Other Opportunities
Both Sides Now International Commission + mentoring from Ray BLK, Brighter Sounds
Closing Date: 13 January 2021
Lockdown Live English Folk Expo
Closing Date: Ongoing
National Lottery Project Grants, Arts Council England
Closing Date: Ongoing
Drake YolanDa Award
Open (application deadlines have been extended)
Bert Jansch Foundation Grants
Closing Date: Ongoing
Steve Reid InNOVAtion Award PRS for Music Foundation
See PRS Foundation for more details
Opens Soon
Kitchen Sink Sessions Very Tall
Contact for more info
Events
AMA UK Conference 2021
26 - 28 January 2021
SXSW 2021
16 - 20 March 2021
COVID-19
Help Musicians'
A dedicated website as a central source of support and advice for all musicians during the coronavirus period. Also recently partnered with Music Support to give thousands of musicians free access to mental health support app.
Arts Council Covid-19 Support
Self employed income support scheme
Grant Extension deadline 29 January 2021
Musician's Union Coronavirus (COVID-19 Advice)
ISM Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for musicians. There is a 24 hour support helpline which offers face-to-face counselling to members. Check for updates on teaching guidelines soon.
PRS for Music
Resources from across the industry
PRS Members' Fund - The Charity also provides support and advice to PRS members and their families who are struggling financially, physically or emotionally.
Petition to support the theatre and live music industry
