Can we help you?
Each year our funding concentrates on a different art form – dance, music or theatre – and is distributed via two types of grant, one for individual artists and the other for community groups. Who these grants are aimed at can vary year on year.
Just answer a few questions below and find out if you are eligible to apply for funding from us.
Each year our funding concentrates on one of three art forms – dance, music or theatre.
If you are looking for funding for something outside of these areas, then unfortunately we are unable to help you.
Who are you looking for funding for?
An individual
A community music group or project
A music organisation or company
None of these
We will be funding theatre in 2013.
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In 2011 the BBC Performing Arts Fund awarded over £300,000 to emerging individuals and community groups in the dance sector.
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We are supporting community music across all age groups and genres this year.
If you represent a community music group or project that is looking for funding then you could be eligible to apply.
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We are supporting individuals within the music sector this year via our Music Fellowship. As a music organisation or company you could be eligible to receive funding from us in order to run a placement and support emerging talent in the music sector, such as musicians, producers, performers, conductors and composers.
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Each year our funding is distributed via two types of grant, one for individual artists and the other for community groups. If neither of these apply to you, unfortunately you would not be eligible to receive funding from us.
However, there are a range of other organisations that support the UK music sector. In the first instance we would recommend that you contact your local Arts Council in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, who will know what funding is available in your local area.
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We only offer funding to individuals who are aged 18 years or over.
However, if you/they perform as part of a larger community group or project then the group itself may be eligible to apply for funding from us.
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We are supporting individuals from within the music sector this year via our Music Fellowship.
Aspiring individuals within the music sector, such as musicians, producers, performers, conductors and composers will be nominated to receive a placement by selected music organisations from across the UK.
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Is this not what you’re looking for? Then sign up to our newsletter and make sure you hear about other music opportunities in the future.
We only offer funding to UK residents.
This is because the charity is funded through revenue from the voting lines of BBC One entertainment programmes. We are therefore devoted to providing opportunities and support for aspiring musicians and performers within the UK only.
How we work
From 2011 onwards there will be an annual art form focus for the Fund's work with two schemes launched each year - one for individuals and one for community groups.
In 2011 the focus will be dance, in 2012 it will be music, and in 2013 the focus will be on theatre. This will be an ongoing cycle enabling each sector to know when support for their artform will be available. Keep in touch with us for updates on new grants & opportunities.
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