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University of Atypical for Arts and Disability, in partnership with Belfast City Council, has launched Sounds Atypical, a £25,000 grant scheme to support Belfast’s d/Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent music community. This initiative aims to develop, promote, and provide platforms for disabled musicians in performance spaces across the city. The fund is divided into three grant … Continued

The twelfth Northern Ireland Music Prize took place at Belfast’s Ulster Hall last night, marking the conclusion of this year’s Sound of Belfast programme. Launched in 2013 to honour the best in Northern Irish music, the awards celebrated a broad range of talent with live performances and key wins across several categories. The Album of … Continued

Jordan Adetunji has long been a standout in Belfast’s music scene, now gaining well-deserved international acclaim with his recent Grammy nomination. Hailing from Belfast, UNESCO’s City of Music, Jordan has been shortlisted for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards. This is a huge honour, placing him alongside global icons like Beyoncé and … Continued

Applications are now open for artists to perform at SXSW London, debuting from 2-7 June 2025. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your talent in one of Shoreditch’s renowned live music venues before industry reps, media, and musicians from around the world. This is an exceptional opportunity for Northern Irish artists, whether emerging or established, … Continued

The British Council has unveiled the latest projects to receive support through its International Collaboration Grants, a programme dedicated to fostering new cultural connections worldwide. This £1 million initiative provides grants ranging from £25,000 to £75,000, supporting collaborative ventures between artists, arts professionals, and organisations in the UK and their international counterparts. For NI artists, … Continued

The Cultural Bridge programme is designed to support arts and cultural organisations across the UK and Germany in developing partnerships that explore social arts practice. This initiative aims to foster new and existing connections, building a network of organisations committed to sharing skills and expertise, exchanging ideas, and collaborating on artistic projects that address themes … Continued

Are you an artist or cultural organisation looking to take action on climate change? The British Council’s Climate Futures: South Asia programme is designed to support climate action within the creative industries. This initiative aims to empower the arts sector through grants, mentorship, research, and knowledge exchanges between the UK and South Asia, enabling impactful … Continued

Sound and Music’s Essentials Fund is now accepting applications. This grant scheme provides composers, music creators, and artists working with sound the opportunity to secure funding to purchase essentials for their practice. The grants range from £250 to £400 and are designed to support activities such as self-learning projects, acquiring equipment, mentoring, and other direct … Continued

Applications are now open for artists to perform at the 2025 Primavera Pro showcases. Primavera Pro, part of the renowned Primavera Sound festival, is a long-standing conference and showcase festival that has been held in Barcelona since 2010. This event is a significant platform for music industry professionals and artists who are defining the current … Continued

The Youth Music NextGen Fund offers young creatives the chance to secure grants of up to £2,500 to bring their projects to life. This fund is targeted at early-stage musicians and those in adjacent creative roles who may struggle financially to pursue their ambitions. Whether you are a singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, DJ, A&R, manager, … Continued