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Transmission Fund From Help Musicians UK Opens for Applications

The Transmission Fund provides grants of £500 - £1,500 to fund opportunities that focus on developing your artistic practice and furthering your professional development at a crucial point in your career.

Published: 06 February 2019 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:29 PM

The Transmission Fund provides grants of £500 - £1,500 to fund opportunities that focus on developing your artistic practice and furthering your professional development at a crucial point in your career.

Musicians’ career paths can vary greatly and the point at which to apply will be unique to everyone.

The fund can be used to support opportunities such as short courses, workshops, training and short-term periods of mentoring with an expert in your field, either in the UK or internationally.

The first round of applications opened on Monday 28 of January and closes on Monday 4 March. There will be a further three rounds of funding applications through the year.

Learn more about the Transmission Fund and apply.

Find out about other sources of funding, and further benefits you can access through your MU membership.

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