Request for Proposals: PPL Momentum Music Fund (UK)

The PPL Momentum Accelerator is a targeted support scheme from PRS Foundation to help talented artists, bands, and future industry professionals develop career momentum outside London. The programme provides vital and timely financial support of up to £5,000, with delivery running in Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, and Wales. Deadlines : October 26, 2026 PRS Foundation’s PPL Momentum Accelerator is designed to support outstanding artists and bands who write their own music, and future industry professionals, particularly outside London and who face additional barriers reaching early career “tipping points” based on their location. The programme is informed by PRS Foundation’s evaluation of the PPL Momentum Music Fund and evidence from thousands of applications. The scheme focuses on addressing talent pipeline gaps across the UK, including barriers such as financial constraints, regional infrastructure gaps, and limited knowledge, advice, and access to industry platforms. Partners provide support intended to help build regional industry capacity, so that artists, bands and future industry professionals can progress without needing to leave their region. The aims of PPL Momentum Accelerator include: Funding pool and cost coverage details: Not specified in the source. Award limits beyond “up to £5k”: Not specified in the source. Eligibility exclusions/restrictions on how funds may be used: Not specified in the source. Based on the page guidance, the programme can support: Key geographic qualifier (location): The source specifies relevant regions for eligibility, but does not provide detailed definitions of what counts as “based in” each region. This is Not specified in the source. The programme aims to support activities that help music creators and industry professionals move through early career tipping points and build regional industry capacity. Examples and priority areas explicitly mentioned include: The page does not list a formal menu of eligible costs or specific project types. Cost and activity detail should be confirmed in the official guidance. For talented music creators and emerging industry professionals outside London, location-based barriers can limit access to funding, infrastructure, industry advice, and platforms needed to progress. PPL Momentum Accelerator is intended to address these constraints through a combination of financial support (up to £5,000) and partner-led support that helps build investment-readiness and local industry connections. The programme also emphasizes strengthening regional scenes, with the aim that progress is supported within the applicant’s own area rather than requiring relocation.

Official application and guidance link: Not specified in the source. Use the “Read the Guidance and Apply Here” link on the PRS Foundation page.

What is the PPL Momentum Accelerator? It is a targeted PRS Foundation scheme to support outstanding artists and bands who write their own music, and future industry professionals, outside London, particularly where additional location-based barriers exist. How much funding is available? The programme aims include vital and timely financial support of up to £5,000. The source does not specify whether amounts vary by region or applicant type. Which parts of the UK does it cover? PPL Momentum Accelerator currently runs in Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, and Wales (as stated on the page). Who can apply? The programme can support songwriters, artists, bands, and performers who are writing their own music, and future industry professionals, provided they are based in the relevant regions (Liverpool City Region, Wales, and Tees Valley). What are the main benefits besides money? The scheme aims to provide access to industry-facing platforms (including live platforms and radio/DSP access), plus knowledge and advice to help creators generate income, build audiences, and sustain careers. Are there deadlines for applying? Yes, but the specific deadlines and times are not provided in the source. The page instructs applicants to check deadlines before applying via the guidance links. Where do I apply? The page indicates there is an official “Read the Guidance and Apply Here” section. The exact URL and submission method are Not specified in the source, so applicants should use the link on the PRS Foundation opportunity page. If you are a music creator or future industry professional based in Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, or Wales, review the PPL Momentum Accelerator guidance for the specific requirements for your region—especially the deadline, which the page emphasizes you must check before applying. Follow the official “Read the Guidance and Apply Here” instructions provided by PRS Foundation.