Darkstar and Andreya Triana are among the latest artists to have been awarded backing from the Momentum Music Fund.
Max Cooper, Lonely the Brave and Night Engine were also in the list of artists unveiled by the PRS for Music Foundation.
The recipients of the award benefit from a grant, talent development as well as promotion via the Momentum Deezer app. Deezer are also offering an additional £2,500 to the most streamed Momentum Music Fund artists on the app.
Commenting on the funding news, Andreya Triana said: ‘It has come at a crucial time and the funds from the award are going to make a huge difference. In an industry where you have to work incredibly hard and at times make your own luck the Momentum Music Fund has played a pivotal role in supporting my creativity and career.’
The next Momentum Music Fund application deadline is 24th January, with three more to come over the year.
http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/Funding/Momentum-Music-Fund.
Previous artists to have received funding include These New Puritans, Soulsavers and Stealing Sheep.
The latest list of artists and what they're using the funding for is below:
Andreya Triana - recording 2nd album
Bear’s Den - recording 1st album
Darkstar - recording next album and live development
Lonely the Brave - UK touring and promotion
Max Cooper - promoting single, album releases and live development
Night Engine - recording an album and tour support
NZCA/Lines – completing 2nd album, tour support and live development
Max Cooper, Lonely the Brave and Night Engine were also in the list of artists unveiled by the PRS for Music Foundation.
The recipients of the award benefit from a grant, talent development as well as promotion via the Momentum Deezer app. Deezer are also offering an additional £2,500 to the most streamed Momentum Music Fund artists on the app.
Commenting on the funding news, Andreya Triana said: ‘It has come at a crucial time and the funds from the award are going to make a huge difference. In an industry where you have to work incredibly hard and at times make your own luck the Momentum Music Fund has played a pivotal role in supporting my creativity and career.’
The next Momentum Music Fund application deadline is 24th January, with three more to come over the year.
http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/Funding/Momentum-Music-Fund.
Previous artists to have received funding include These New Puritans, Soulsavers and Stealing Sheep.
The latest list of artists and what they're using the funding for is below:
Andreya Triana - recording 2nd album
Bear’s Den - recording 1st album
Darkstar - recording next album and live development
Lonely the Brave - UK touring and promotion
Max Cooper - promoting single, album releases and live development
Night Engine - recording an album and tour support
NZCA/Lines – completing 2nd album, tour support and live development
