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Jordan Adetunji Receives Grammy Nod

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, UNESCOโ€™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 Beyoncรฉ and … Continued

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Apply to Play the Inaugural SXSW London

Applications are now open for artists to perform at SXSW London, debuting from 2-7 June 2025. Donโ€™t miss the chance to showcase your talent in one of Shoreditchโ€™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

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British Council Announces International Collaboration Grants

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 ยฃ1 million initiative provides grants ranging from ยฃ25,000 to ยฃ75,000, supporting collaborative ventures between artists, arts professionals, and organisations in the UK and their international counterparts. For NI artists, … Continued

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Applications Open For 2025 – 2026 Cultural Bridge Programme

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

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Apply to British Council’s Climate Futures: South Asia Programme

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

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Sound and Music’s Essentials Fund Open to Applications

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 ยฃ250 to ยฃ400 and are designed to support activities such as self-learning projects, acquiring equipment, mentoring, and other direct … Continued

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NI Artists: Apply for Primavera Pro 2025

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

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Apply for Youth Music NextGen Fund

The Youth Music NextGen Fund offers young creatives the chance to secure grants of up to ยฃ2,500 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

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Jรคgermeister Save The Night Fund 2024

Jรคgermeisterโ€™s SAVE THE NIGHT initiative is back for 2024, offering support to those working in and around nightlife who want to make a positive difference. This global platform aims to create safer, more inclusive, and sustainable spaces within the nightlife industry, providing funding from โ‚ฌ10,000 to โ‚ฌ100,000 to help realise innovative ideas. Open to anyone … Continued

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Immersive Arts Programme: A New Opportunity for Artists in Northern Ireland

The Immersive Arts programme is a new funding and support initiative for artists across the UK, including Northern Ireland, with the aim of helping artists incorporate immersive technologies into their creative practice. This ambitious three-year programme is open to artists at any stage of their career, regardless of their level of experience with immersive technology. … Continued

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