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Dance

Dance

Our focus in 2011

The focus of our funding this year is on all things dance. Find out how we're supporting community dance groups and individual dancers. Plus, go over to our blog for tips and advice for making it in the dance industry.

Music

Music

Our focus in 2012

We may not be funding music this year, but we've still got lots to talk about. You can read updates from past winners who are now taking the musical world by storm, and get inspiration and practical advice from those in the know.

Theatre

Theatre

Our focus in 2013

In 2013 we'll be turning our focus to theatre. Don't fret – it will come around quicker than you think! In the meantime, you can catch up with the youth theatre groups we funded last year and students from across the UK who are about to embark on their musical theatre training.

From The Blog...

Training in Musical Theatre winners announced!

Training in Musical Theatre winners announced!

We are pleased to announce the winners of our Training in Musical Theatre scheme! Through the scheme this year a total of £150,000 has been awarded to 62 students to contribute towards the costs of their musical theatre training.10 drama...

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You could be eligible to apply for funding from us. Have a look at our current grants.

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Winners

2007 / 2008
Waylon Jacobs

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Every night when I go out to perform in the West End I know that it's only been made possible by the BBC Performing Arts Fund”
Grant winner Chris Cook

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