Ibibio Sound Machine (pictured), Dream Wife, This Is The Kit and Dan Croll are among the latest round of artists to receive support from the BPI and UK government’s Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS).
They are joined by Django Django, Mount Kimbie, Amber Run, Blaenavon, Bruno Major, The Xcerts and five other British artists, who will all receive financial backing amounting to £213,310 between them.
Through the scheme, more than 150 UK artists to date have received support to promote their music and profile in overseas markets, from a pot totalling £2m.
The scheme, which is funded by government and managed by the BPI, was relaunched in October 2016 following a hiatus.
From now until 2020, the scheme will make funding available for UK music companies, labels, distributors and management companies, so they can promote their artists and export to overseas markets.
Delivered through the Exporting is GREAT campaign, small and medium sized music companies are eligible to apply for grants ranging from £5,000 to £50,000.
The scheme typically contributes to the live touring, marketing and other promotional costs of the successful applicants, and to date has seen an average return of around £10 for every £1 invested.
Applications for the next round of MEGS funding are now being received. For details or to download an application form please visit the MEGS page on the BPI website: https://www.bpi.co.uk/megs.aspx
MEGS recipient Ibibio Sound Machine said: ‘We're absolutely blown away and extremely honoured to have been given this amazing opportunity! Thanks to the BPI and the DIT, touring in the USA, which seemed just a far-away dream for us until now, has suddenly become a reality.’
International Trade Minister Mark Garnier said: ‘From Little Mix to Rudimental, the UK is top of the charts when it comes to musical talent and our artists continue to inspire millions across the world. Our music industry is a hugely successful UK export, with one in every six albums sold across the world by a home-grown act.
‘The £2m investment, through the Music Export Growth Scheme, is helping to boost the profile of UK acts on the world stage, making us an outward looking and truly global Britain.’
Chris Tams, BPI director of international, who oversees the MEGS programme, said: ‘The Music Exports Growth Scheme is making a real difference by offering practical support to smaller music companies and their diverse range of artists who have the talent but not always the means to develop their potential in key overseas markets. It’s great news that over 150 mainly indie-signed UK acts have benefitted from more than £2m in funding to date, boosting British music exports in the process.’
They are joined by Django Django, Mount Kimbie, Amber Run, Blaenavon, Bruno Major, The Xcerts and five other British artists, who will all receive financial backing amounting to £213,310 between them.
Through the scheme, more than 150 UK artists to date have received support to promote their music and profile in overseas markets, from a pot totalling £2m.
The scheme, which is funded by government and managed by the BPI, was relaunched in October 2016 following a hiatus.
From now until 2020, the scheme will make funding available for UK music companies, labels, distributors and management companies, so they can promote their artists and export to overseas markets.
Delivered through the Exporting is GREAT campaign, small and medium sized music companies are eligible to apply for grants ranging from £5,000 to £50,000.
The scheme typically contributes to the live touring, marketing and other promotional costs of the successful applicants, and to date has seen an average return of around £10 for every £1 invested.
Applications for the next round of MEGS funding are now being received. For details or to download an application form please visit the MEGS page on the BPI website: https://www.bpi.co.uk/megs.aspx
MEGS recipient Ibibio Sound Machine said: ‘We're absolutely blown away and extremely honoured to have been given this amazing opportunity! Thanks to the BPI and the DIT, touring in the USA, which seemed just a far-away dream for us until now, has suddenly become a reality.’
International Trade Minister Mark Garnier said: ‘From Little Mix to Rudimental, the UK is top of the charts when it comes to musical talent and our artists continue to inspire millions across the world. Our music industry is a hugely successful UK export, with one in every six albums sold across the world by a home-grown act.
‘The £2m investment, through the Music Export Growth Scheme, is helping to boost the profile of UK acts on the world stage, making us an outward looking and truly global Britain.’
Chris Tams, BPI director of international, who oversees the MEGS programme, said: ‘The Music Exports Growth Scheme is making a real difference by offering practical support to smaller music companies and their diverse range of artists who have the talent but not always the means to develop their potential in key overseas markets. It’s great news that over 150 mainly indie-signed UK acts have benefitted from more than £2m in funding to date, boosting British music exports in the process.’
