What is the NextGen Fund for?
- To support early-stage musicians and music-adjacent creatives.
- To help young people invest in themselves, develop their skills, and bring their creative ideas to life.
Who is the NextGen Fund for?
- 18–25-year-olds or 18–30-year-olds (if someone identies as Deaf, Disabled, or Neurodivergent).
- Those who have never received funding before.
- Those who face significant barriers to further their careers and make their ideas happen.
- Those who are in early career stages.
NextGen Fund Round 12 – Closed
- Deadline: This round is now closed.
- Notification: January 2026
- For projects starting between: March – April 2026
NextGen Fund Round 13 (provisional details)
- Application period: January/February 2026
- Notification: May 2026
NextGen Fund Round 14 (provisional details)
- Application period: August/September 2026
- Notification: January 2027