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Music Awards & Prizes in the United Kingdom
2 open awards for musicians and artists in the United Kingdom right now, from organizers like Solent Music Festival, Dewar Arts Awards. Each listing shows its deadline, the award amount where the funder publishes one, who can apply, and when we last checked it.
- Open now
- 2
- Programs tracked
- 10
- Recently closed
- 8
Open awards in the United Kingdom
Recently closed
Many of these run every year — check the page for when the next round is likely to open.
Peter Whittingham Jazz Award 2026 (Help Musicians)
OpusHER — Commission for Emerging Women Composers
Music Gateway — Breakout Artist Programme 2027
Janice Long Emerging Artist Award 2026
The Oram Awards 2026
University of Birmingham — Music Scholarships (2026 entry)
Music+Sound Awards 2026
Alan Surtees Trust — 2026 Funding Round (folk & traditional performers)
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New to this? How to Find Music Grants That Actually Fit Your Project walks through the whole process, and How to Apply for Music Grants: A Step-by-Step Guide is the natural next step. All of our music funding guides are free to read.
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