“I’m extremely excited to start working alongside the amazing and inspiring individuals who make up the inaugural network and will be the first POWER UP Programme Participants. I can’t wait be a part of this movement.” GAIKA “I’m hugely excited to be a part of Power Up – a really important and ground-breaking initiative that is truly empowering. Also, we cannot wait to meet everyone in the POWER UP network! We encourage bands looking for support to apply to these opportunities, as they’re mega helpful and have been a necessity in keeping our careers moving forwards." said Nova Twins The grant is going to be crucial for the next steps of recording our new album. "Thank you PRS Foundation for our place on the POWER UP Participant Programme! We really appreciate you supporting us and independent artists like ourselves. (R&B/Soul), Daniel Kidane (Classical), Dapz On The Map (Grime), Donae' O (Afrobeats), Ego Ella May (R&B/Soul), GAIKA (Grime), Kasien (Hip-Hop/Rap), KG (Dance), Kyan (Singer-Songwriter), Lady Sanity (Hip-Hop/Rap), MckNasty (Jazz/Hip-Hop), Nova Twins (Rock), Rebecca Garton (R&B/Soul), Simeon Hammond Dallas (Country), Sola (Alternative), TAAHLIAH (Electronic), Yizzy (Grime) This includes grant support of up to £15,000 alongside capacity building masterclasses, mentoring, coaching, mental health and wellbeing support and access to added value support from POWER UP Partners and the peer network which is integral to breaking down barriers.Ĭongratulations to the following 20 Music Creators, including FAC Ambassadors Nova Twins:Ībel Selaocoe (Classical), Amahla (R&B/Soul), Anaiis (Alternative), GRAMN. The holistically shaped programme, specifically designed to fit the needs of the participants, will assist in the development of their careers and practice to break through glass ceilings and accelerate change. And selected participants work across a broad range of genres - from Black Music genres including R&B and Rap genres to Electronic & Dance, Pop, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Country and everything in between – and in many different roles and sectors of music. 52% of participants are women or gender minorities and over a quarter are LGBTQ+. The long-term network of participants gets off to a strong start, representing Black talent across the UK, with 38% of participants based outside London, including two in Scotland, one in Wales and one in Northern Ireland. Supported by the FAC and managed by PRS Foundation, POWER UP launched in February this year, the Participant Programme elevates exciting Black talent and attracted 512 applications from 363 music creators and 149 industry professionals at crucial career stages. POWER UP has today announced the music creators, industry professionals and executives who will make up Year 1 of the Participant Programme, a key feature of the long-term initiative launched to address anti-Black racism and racial disparities in the music sector.
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