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Essential Guide to Music Funding 2016

The Unsigned Guide’s Essential Guide to Music Funding 2016 features contributions from the MU, PRS for Music, Help Musicians UK, Arts Council England and more.

Published: 24 March 2016 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:28 PM
The Unsigned Guide's Essential Guide to Music Funding

The Unsigned Guide has launched its Essential Guide to Music Funding for 2016, with contributions from the MU, PRS for Music, Help Musicians UK, Arts Council England and more. 

Bands and musicians can obtain their free copy of the Essential Guide to Music Funding by emailing louise@theunsignedguide.com.

The Unsigned Guide is a music industry directory providing emerging bands and artists, aspiring producers, music managers and start-ups with over 8,500 contacts across 50 areas of the music business including artist managers, record labels, music publishers, producers, radio stations, festivals, venues, gig promoters, PR companies, and booking agents.

It also plays host to contributions from the MU via a regular blog. Read our most recent entries on finding a manager, why you need to know what MCPS stands for, and Fair Play for Festivals.

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