Grants will support projects taking place in the UK from May to October 2025 for period-instrument ensembles, with categories for established and emerging groups
Continuo Foundation is inviting applications for funding early music concerts, tours and other projects taking place between May and October 2025, anywhere in the UK. As with its previous rounds, the funding available in this ninth grant round amounts to £100,000.
Grants will range from £2000 to £8000. Applications must be submitted by 10 February 2025, with awards announced by 21 March 2025.
Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded £850,000 to 100 UK period-instrument ensembles, including 29 emerging groups, formed since 2020. The 200 projects supported so far have benefited over 1,000 freelance musicians and more than 260,000 audience members in 200 locations across the country and online.
Professional UK-based period instrument ensembles are eligible to apply, with a separate category for emerging ensembles. Project proposals will be evaluated by the Foundation’s Advisory Panel and Trustees based on artistic quality, audience reach and long-term impact.
At least 20 per cent of the funds will be directed to support recently formed groups, underlining the Foundation’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent and new creative partnerships.
Tina Vadaneaux, CEO of Continuo Foundation, comments: ’Musician-run ensembles are the beating heart of the early music sector, and yet they face the most enormous challenges. Continuo lightens the burdens of fundraising and marketing for musicians, thereby providing greater opportunity for creating and sharing their music more widely.’
In addition to grants, the Foundation supports all UK-based professional early music artists, including vocal ensembles, through the Continuo Connect digital platform for early music. The Foundation invests in growing the community of musicians, festivals and audiences using this online hub to raise the profile of the sector and to open access to the world of early music.
More information to apply can be found here.
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