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PRS For Music Foundation collaborates on new fund for creative producers
By Chris Cooke | Published on Friday 3 July 2015
The PRS For Music Foundation earlier this week announced a new alliance with the Arts Foundation on a new £10,000 fellowship for creative producers working in live music.
The term ‘producer’ isn’t so widely used in music as it is in other cultural sectors, to avoid confusion with record producers (or the legal definition of sound recording copyright owners), but this scheme aims to support people who conceive and deliver innovative live music events or initiatives which in turn provide a platform for new music talent. Said producers may work alongside other creators on their projects, or lead on all aspects of their ventures, but will likely have a combined commercial and creative role.
Under the new fellowship scheme, experts working in any musical genre will be encouraged to nominate potential recipients of the funding, which can be used to help the successful producer to realise his or her projects and plans, and take a wage while doing so. £1000 grants will also be provided to those who are shortlisted but not chosen overall.
Launching the new funding scheme, PRS For Music Foundation chief Vanessa Reed told reporters: “People often say that the best creative producers in live music are invisible – they work behind the scenes, with artists, promoters and venues to find the most imaginative way to present new music in its many different forms. PRS For Music Foundation is supporting this award to raise awareness of these important practitioners whilst giving one winner time and resources to further develop their unique talent. I’m sure that the shortlist for this award will be very strong”.
More info at www.prsformusicfoundation.com
