The FAC Step Up Fund provides financial support and a broader package of benefits for projects of up to ten upcoming artists.
The fund aims to boost the development of talented artists, acknowledging the financial and structural challenges they face at this particular stage of their careers. Making an impact as an artist in a crowded field is always a challenge, however, it has been made even harder by the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Artists can apply for the FAC Step Up Fund for support on any projects related to their artist career, including recording, releasing, marketing and tour support.
Eligibility:
The fund will support projects over the course of a 12-month period. Applications are welcome from professional artists of all genres, based in the UK.
Applicants must:
• Be aged 16+
• Have released at least 3 songs within the last year, with a minimum of 10k streams per song on a mainstream streaming service
• Not have an ongoing agreement with a major or large independent record label.
Awardees receive:
• Up to £8,000 in financial support towards their project
• A one-year free membership and exclusive benefits with the Featured Artists Coalition
• Promotional support from Amazon Music
Applications are now open. Artists or their managers/team members can apply: https://rb.gy/qks08r
Please read details on eligibility & guidance before you apply here: https://rb.gy/ueqoc2
For full details and to apply, visit: https://thefac.org/step-up-fund
For further information, please contact stepup@thefac.org or visit https://thefac.org/step-up-fund
The deadline is Friday 17 December 2021 at 11.55pm.