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Grants for the performance, commissioning and recording of contemporary and experimental music in the UK.

Projects must focus on the performance, commissioning (with confirmed performance) and/or recording of contemporary music.

Applications for Project Grants should:

• Align with The Hinrichsen Foundation’s values and objectives for contemporary and experimental music.
• Express a clear programme of activity and project timeline, parameters, and outputs. Incomplete or unclear applications may be declined.
• Deliver high-quality projects for diverse audiences, prioritising cultivation of less familiar and experimental music appreciation.
• Embrace artistic risks and diversity.
• Encourage thoughtful collaboration among composers, musicians, and project leads.
• Ensure fair payment for composers and musicians, particularly in larger organisations. The foundation recognises grassroots initiatives may have a model closer to a profit or deficit share.
• Demonstrate the financial need and feasibility of the proposed project. The Foundation encourages the formation of partnerships and in-kind support for project success.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

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Who can apply

Individuals, organisations, or charities. Priority will be given to projects involving composers and activity based in the UK, though activity does not have to solely take place in the UK. See guidance for more detail.

When to apply

Applications accepted at September, December, and March rounds. The application deadline for the next Project funding round is 5pm on 14th March 2025.

Applications for Multi-Year Partnerships are only accepted in May 2025 round.

Next deadline: 14 Mar 2025

How to apply

Apply via online application form.

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Activites funded: Arts and culture

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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