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Music

Music

Our focus in 2012

The focus of our funding in 2012 is on music. Find out how we are supporting community music groups and individual musicians, producers and performers. Plus, visit our blog for tips and advice for making it in the music industry.

Theatre

Theatre

Our focus in 2013

The focus of our funding in 2013 is on theatre. Catch up with the youth theatre groups we funded in 2010, and students we have supported through their musical theatre training here.

Dance

Dance

Our focus in 2011

In 2011 we funded community dance projects and emerging individual choreographers, producers and dancers. You can read more about our winners and their projects here. Plus, get inspiration and practical advice over on the blog.

From The Blog...

Calling all theatre makers!

Whether you are a community theatre group looking to expand your troup's performance skills or a theatre organisation who wants to mentor new talent - our theatre grant schemes aim to boost the profile of the performing arts in communities across the UK and nurture new talent.

Need Help?

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

We've awarded bursaries to over 1,300 people & organisations

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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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