PRS provide financial support for the creation, performance, and/or promotion of outstanding music. Visit the PRS website to see the latest funding opportunities available for music creators, organisations and professionals.

Funding - PRS for Music Foundation

Jointly funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Arts Council England, Supporting Grassroots Music (SGM) is designed to help secure the sustainability of the grassroots music sector.

This investment programme currently supports venues, festivals and promoters, recording studios and rehearsal spaces as well as sector bodies operating in grassroots music. It also supports grassroots music sector bodies in their work to develop and support the sector.

Eligible projects support the transition of artists, bands and industry professionals to sustainable careers in music, as well as the development of new audiences and the grassroots music sector as a whole.

Supporting grassroots music | Arts Council England

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Bristol Employment, Skills and Lifelong Learning works closely with local businesses of all sizes. Employers can recruit, train and support their workforce, while also shaping the city’s future talent pipeline. Partner with us to build skills, talent and opportunity in Bristol.

For information on Employment, Skills and Lifelong Learning, email: esl@bristol.gov.uk

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You can take part in free local job fairs and employment events across Bristol and the wider region – ideal for meeting candidates face-to-face and promoting your vacancies. We’ll support you to exhibit and advertise your roles through our network and team of employment coaches who work directly with job seekers.

The Bristol City Council Economic Development Team are spearheading a proactive campaign to support local high streets named Where’s It To?

Support your local traders by sharing your neighbourhood and tag @shoplocalbris for a reshare by the city’s economic development team.

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The Vacant Commercial Property Scheme is discretionary and aims to repurpose currently empty commercial properties, and bring new types of businesses, creative and cultural activities, services, and community uses into the city’s centre and high streets.

You can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to help with costs towards:

• improvements or modification of commercial buildings
• building works, including replacement shop fronts
• new equipment and shop fittings

Visit the Vacant Commercial Property Grant Scheme page for more information.

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