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PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund offers grants of up to £8,250 to help UK-based music creators pursue international career opportunities. The fund supports artists, bands, songwriters and producers invited to industry-facing showcase festivals or international songwriting camps.

PRS Foundation supports the creation and performance of new music and helps music creators develop their careers. Funding can contribute towards travel, accommodation, visas, daily expenses, marketing, insurance and other eligible costs. General international touring and public-facing festivals are not supported.

Key points:

• Applicants must be UK-based and create or perform original music.
• A formal invitation to an eligible event is required.
• Grants are up to £6,000 for Europe or £7,500 for long-haul destinations, plus up to £750 for greener travel.
• The fund covers up to 90% of eligible costs, requiring at least 10% from other sources.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, although some major events have fixed deadlines. Applications should normally be submitted 10–12 weeks before the event and no later than eight weeks beforehand.

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