Scheme supporting UK artists begins new funding round

Backed by the Department for Business and Trade and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, MEGS has already invested funding to the tune of £7.6 million, helping more than 450 British artists achieve global success. As of today [December 3] £1.6 million is available for new, independent UK artists ready to amp up and tour the world. [...] UK-based music companies can apply for grants of £5,000–£50,000 to support international marketing, touring, and promotional campaigns. The deadline for submissions is 15 December. ## Share this page The following links open in a new tab Share on Facebook (opens in new tab) Share on Twitter (opens in new tab) ## Updates to this page Published 3 December 2025 ## Is this page useful? Maybe Thank you for your feedback ## Help us improve GOV.UK [...] # Scheme supporting UK artists begins new funding round Scheme supporting BRIT and Mercury Prize-winning artists begins new funding round From: : Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Business and Trade and The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP Published : 3 December 2025