Applications for the next round of funding for the Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) are now being received. It is designed to boost British music exports by supporting music SMEs with grants ranging between £5,000 to £50,000 as they look to build on the potential of their artists in overseas markets.
With live touring and travel restricted by lockdowns and other Covid-19 related measures, this round of funding will focus on digital marketing and other forms of overseas promotion.
Applications are invited to help fund activities such as radio, TV & press promotion; social media engagement; retail marketing with DSPs and stores; advertising across all platforms; and other marketing, promotion and asset creation for overseas use. Any funds secured by successful applicants must be spent and claimed by March 31st 2021.
Eligible music companies and individuals have until 4th January 2021 to apply here, and will be notified in late January 2021 if they have been successful.