Breakout Artist Programme - Receive £20,000 promotion fund & more

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Closes

October 2, 2026, 9 days left

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

Breakout Artist Programme seeking independent artists to become the Breakout Artist of 2027, offering promotion funding, hearing protection, and limited-edition cassettes.

Who it is for

Independent artists in the UK or Ireland.

Open to artists in United Kingdom, Ireland.

The call says: “Source page restricts to United Kingdom, Ireland”

open to all

Where

United Kingdom

When

October 2, 2026, 9 days left

Programme dates not listed

What you get

£20,000 promotion fund spread across Spotify, social media advertising and press over 12 months, custom earplugs from ACS PRO, and a limited-edition cassette run, plus additional prizes to be announced.

What you need to apply

Music tracks
Video answering questions about your music and plans

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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Go to the application

https://soundandmusic.org/opportunities/listing/breakout-artist-programme-receive-20000-promotion-fund-more/