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Here’s a small preview of the types of opportunities members receive every week:
Featured Artists Coalition (FAC)
FAC 101 | UK Artist Touring Fund: What it is & why it's needed now
Join Jed Morgans of Opus Kink and Hideous Mink Records and FAC CEO David Martin for an FAC 101 session introducing the UKAT Fund. This webinar will break down what the fund is, why it's launching now, and how it aims to support UK artists with the financial challenges of touring in the UK. The session will cover who is eligible, what the funding can be used for, and practical guidance on how to apply, with an opportunity to ask questions. Open to FAC PRO Members (free) and ticket holders (£7.99).
Deadline: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 18:00 – 19:00 | Register HERE
Canadian Starmaker Fund
Touring and Promotional Support for Emerging Canadian Artists
The Canadian Starmaker Fund was created by Canada's private radio broadcasters in partnership with CIMA and Music Canada. Since 2001, over $175 million has been injected into the fund to provide touring and promotional support to emerging Canadian artists, as well as seed funding to artists from diverse cultural backgrounds through the Orion program. The fund has become a foundational element in the Canadian music industry to help advance the careers of rising stars and boost sales of Canadian music.
Deadline: February 26, 2026 | Apply HERE
MOBO Awards
MOBO Fringe: Manchester Talent Programme 2026
MOBO is launching the Manchester Talent Programme, supported by PPL, to discover, support and champion emerging artists from Greater Manchester. The programme brings together 10 emerging artists for two days of exclusive industry workshops (14 & 21 March), direct access to mentors and music industry leaders, networking opportunities, a live performance opportunity on 24 March as part of MOBO Fringe, and the opportunity to attend the 2026 MOBO Awards. All 10 selected participants will be fast-tracked for consideration for the MOBO UnSung Class of 2027 Top 20. Open to independent artists aged 16+ who live in Greater Manchester and create original material across Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Grime, Gospel, Reggae/Dancehall, African music, Alternative, Electronic and more.
Deadline: Friday 27 February 2026 at 6PM GMT | Apply HERE
EMMpower Mentorship Programme - Mentor & Mentee Applications
We're looking for mentors and mentees for the 2026 edition of our EMMpower Mentorship programme. From March to December 2026, the programme will support music managers across Europe with long-term, structured mentoring focused on, Strategic thinking, Professional skills, Career sustainability, Building stronger careers for managers and their artists. Through one-to-one mentoring, expert-led workshops, peer learning, and access to a strong pan-European network, EMMpower connects experience with a new generation of music managers. Applications are open for Mentors & Mentees.
Deadline: 28th February 2026 | Apply HERE
We Are Moving The Needle x Projet La Rue
Production & Engineering Masterclass Scholarships
This three-day masterclass in Normandy, France supports women and gender-expansive artists, songwriters, and creators to build confidence in production and engineering. Led by Victoria Canal and Julia Borelli, participants take a song from composition through to mastering in a supportive studio environment. Six scholarships are available, with applications opening in January.
Deadline: March 1st, 2026 | Learn more HERE
Tzkrti
Tzkrti Impact Fund – Bring Your Idea to Life
The Tzkrti Cultural Impact Fund provides two $3,000 microgrants per cycle to support independent cultural projects that shape Arab culture. Open to artists, collectives, and grassroots organizers working on live events, festivals, collaborations, and cultural spaces within SWANA or the Arab diaspora. Projects must be feasible with $3,000 and aim to foster innovation, visibility, and equity.
Deadline: 1 March 2026
Apply HERE
Caribbean Culture Fund
Call for Proposals #4 – Art for Change & Caribbean Collaboration
The Caribbean Culture Fund offers grants for cultural projects in two categories: Art for Change ($10,000, 10 grants) supporting transformative artistic projects, and Caribbean Collaboration ($25,000, 4 grants) promoting intra-regional cooperation across Caribbean countries and the Diaspora. Open to individuals, organizations, and institutions aligned with the themes, demonstrating feasibility and impact.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Apply HERE
JACK Quartet
JACK Studio Residencies
JACK Quartet invites applications from artists working in performing, visual, sound, or interdisciplinary practices who want to collaborate with a string quartet. The two-year residency includes workshops, mentorship, a commission fee, performances, recordings, and full coverage of travel expenses. Artists from anywhere in the world, at any career stage, are encouraged to apply, with no application fee or age limit. The programme supports bold artistic visions and unexpected collaborations.
Deadline: 6 March 2026, 11:59pm ET
Apply HERE
17B Studios
FREE Music for Media Workshop for Neurodivergent Artists
This free workshop, funded by Arts Council England, is designed for neurodivergent-identifying artists (self-diagnosed welcome) aged 18–30. Led by Laurie Ross (Tamber Studio) and Rob Flynn, participants will learn how to write music for film and advertisements, pitch successfully, and understand the difference between bespoke pitch music and library music. You'll collaborate on a live music-for-media brief and leave feeling confident navigating the world of sync.
Date: 7 March 2026, 10AM–5PM (Brighton) | Register HERE
PRS Foundation
POWER UP Participant Programme
POWER UP is a long-term development programme supporting Black music creators and industry professionals across the UK. Each year, the programme supports 20 music creators and 20 industry professionals with holistic career development and network-building opportunities. Participants remain part of an ongoing national network, with a new Year 6 cohort to be announced in July 2026. The programme aims to address barriers at crucial career stages.
Deadline: 9 March 2026 | Apply HERE
Bydgoszcz City of Music
UNESCO BPM DUO Music Residency Open Call
Bydgoszcz City of Music UNESCO announces a call for submissions for the BPM DUO production residencies for artists working in the music field. This three-week residency supports international creative networks by providing time and space for collaborative work, responding to the need to step outside the fast-paced rhythm of the music industry. Open to two experienced musicians aged 21 or over, residing in the European Union (excluding Poland), who have not previously collaborated and wish to develop a new artistic initiative together. Results will be announced on 22 March 2026.
Deadline: 10 March 2026, 23:59 (CET) | Apply HERE
SixTwelve
2026 SixTwelve Music Residencies
SixTwelve is offering multiple residency and support grant opportunities for musicians across the United States, including recording/mixing/mastering residencies and $5,000 grants for tour support or music video creation. The programme is open nationwide, with a continued focus on artists from Oklahoma, Los Angeles, and Savannah, GA. Residencies may take place between May and December 2026, with recipients receiving financial, technical, and promotional support. Musicians at different stages of their careers are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 13 March 2026 | Apply HERE
POP up! (produced by PJ Cunningham)
Songwriter Application for North West Pop Showcase Trilogy
POP up! is a brand-new event series showcasing North West songwriters and creatives working across pop music in all its forms. The trilogy includes three unique events: Lowry Edit (Musical Theatre Meets Pop, 20 March), Proud Edit (Queer Pop, 16 April), and Night & Day Edit (Pop Club, 10 May). Songwriters receive a £100 fee and perform 2–3 songs each, with technical rehearsals on the day. Supported by the Early Career Promoter Fund, managed by PRS Foundation and funded by Arts Council England.
Deadline: Proud Edit closes 14 March (Midday), N&D Edit closes 5 April (Midday) | Apply HERE
SOCAN Foundation
Music Creator Day Grants
The Music Creator Day Grants programme provides one-time grants of up to $10,000 to Canadian non-profit organisations and registered charities supporting music creators. Funding supports projects that activate around Music Creator Day (November 7) through presentation, education, or community-focused initiatives. Eligible projects include concerts, showcases, workshops, panels, and mentorship activities that meaningfully engage and compensate music creators. Successful applicants will be promoted nationally as part of Music Creator Day celebrations.
Deadline: TBA | Learn more HERE
Indy Arts Council
Project Grants
Project Grants support organisations and individual artists to produce arts and culture activities in public spaces across Marion County. Applicants may request between $2,000 and $10,000, with no match requirement, and all program-related expenses are eligible. Projects must take place between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027 and require a letter of support from the chosen public venue. The programme is funded in part by the City of Indianapolis and Glick Philanthropies.
Deadline: 15 March 2026 | Apply HERE
Mentoring Matters
Global Mentoring Scheme Application
Mentoring Matters is a global mentoring scheme and community interest company that redresses the balance of equality and opportunity within the creative industries. Successful applicants receive 12 digital one-on-one mentoring sessions with an industry leader, access to paid opportunities, workshops with industry experts, benefits such as access to industry events, and long-term alumni membership. Open to Asian, Black or Minority Ethnic candidates based in Europe (aged 18–30) or Asian, Black, Indigenous, or Native candidates based outside Europe (aged 18–30). The programme is free of charge.
Deadline: Monday 23rd March 2026 (23:59 GMT) | Apply HERE
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