HITMAKER FUND

1. Title: HITMAKER FUND2. Awarding Authority: PRS Foundation, GB Email: info@prsfoundation.com. Web: 3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: This fund offers an opportunity for songwriters and producers working in popular music genres to further develop their careers and writing/production with grants of between £5,000 – £10,000.Launched in 2017 as a response to the long-term career needs of those working behind the scenes, The Hitmaker Fund was initiated by PRS Foundation with The Ivors Academy Trust (formerly known as the BASCA Trust). The fund is now delivered by PRS Foundation.Who can apply?Applicants must be:Songwriters (behind the scenes creators of new music who don’t also perform or produce), orProducers (those working on production who contribute to the songwriting process and are acknowledged as writers)Applications can be made by songwriters / producers directly or by their representatives. Those who can apply on their behalf include;ManagersMusic PublisherLawyerTrusted advisorSupport will cover the development of careers as songwriters. Any music creators considering themselves as performing artists first and foremost will be signposted to other schemes (see below).NOTES ON ELIGIBILITY:Applicants must have at least 5 credited works registered with PRS for Music – this means a reputable cut / songs that have national radio plays / streaming plays / from a reputable writing camp.This application is not for writers and producers just starting out, demoing and developing. We are looking for writers and producers with successes in their writing careers and applicants must have a previous track record.If you have been booked to take part in a one-off international writing camp, including a camp associated with an international showcasing event (e.g. By:Larm Songs, SXSW Songs, ADE Writing Camp), you should instead consider applying to our International Showcase Fund.Applicants must submit at least 2 commercially exploited works for consideration and advisors will listen to at least 2 submitted works.What can be funded?Activity supported is likely to cover a number of areas, which combined will support your career development. Activity can include;Time to createTraining / Skills courses at places such as Point Blank / SSECreative / Professional development (with detailed evidence)Studio hirePurchase of equipment / software / hardware (covers up to 25% of costs)TrackingMaternity leave and child careInternational activity that could build your profile and benefit your creative development (evidence based activity including songwriting camps, meetings, sessions)5. CPV Code(s): 92312000, 92310000, 923000006. NUTS code(s): UKM, UKM7, UKM71, UKM, UKL, UKN07. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Location: All Scotland ,England, Wales, Northern Ireland8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: This fund offers an opportunity for songwriters and producers working in popular music genres to further develop their careers and writing/production with grants of between £5,000 – £10,000.10. The deadline is 28.9.2020 (18:00).11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit: Ref=%2F%3Ffilter%3D’q%3D’type%3D1412. Other information: To watch our How to Apply video go to: available on the website aboveFor further information, please contact awarding authority or visit # funding opportunity