Help Musicians

Party for the Proms. Celebrate the Last Night. Shape the Future of Music

Gather your friends and family and watch the iconic Last Night of The Proms together, this 12 September and the money you raise will help support the next generation of music talent.

Sign up to Party for The Proms and help shape the future of music across the UK: https://ow.ly/O2mt50Zv0ez

⏰ Applications for Soundboard Mentoring close tomorrow at 5pm. Don't miss your chance to apply!

Soundboard gives musicians the opportunity to connect with experienced industry professionals through eight hours of one-to-one online mentoring over six months. Alongside personalised support, you'll gain access to networking opportunities and expert-led online sessions designed to help you build confidence, overcome challenges and explore new ideas.

🔗Apply through the link: https://ow.ly/N42G50Zs0iR

Join us for A Night at the Opera – Help Musicians' first opera concert of its kind.

Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the artistry of some of today's finest opera singers while supporting the next generation of musicians through the work of Help Musicians.

Featuring an exceptional cast of artists whose careers have been supported by Help Musicians at different stages of their professional journeys, this special concert will showcase a programme of beloved opera arias and duets. Together, they celebrate not only extraordinary musical talent but also the lasting impact that support can have throughout a musician's career.

Book your tickets for just £25 today: https://bechsteinhall.com/events/help-musicians/

Scroll through to see what previous Soundboard mentees have to say about the programme ☝️

For musicians building their careers, mentoring can offer valuable perspective, support and insights. The right conversations, with the right person, can make a real difference.

Whether you're working towards a specific career goal or developing a particular project, mentoring can help you approach your goals with greater confidence.

⏰Applications close on Friday 24 July at 5pm.
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/Mfyf50ZqPe8

Tonight marks the first night of the Proms, one of the most special moments in the cultural calendar and a moment to celebrate the very best in classical music.

Whether you're watching from home or experiencing it live, the Proms creates unforgettable memories and showcases some of the most skilled musicians in the world.

The Proms is a celebration of extraordinary musical talent, but talent cannot thrive on talent alone. It needs investment, opportunity and support. Help Musicians is proud to stand behind musicians at every stage of their careers, giving them the support they need at the crucial stages that could make or break their career.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors, that impact is visible on the Proms stage itself this year, with 1 in 5 UK soloists having been supported by Help Musicians.

Your support has a real and lasting impact. It doesn't just help individual musicians succeed - it helps shape the future of UK music.

Thank you to everyone who makes this possible.

Sign up to our next Business Skills session on 21 July.

"It's not just about the money raised, it's about building a community around your sound. I will talk through how to utilise Crowdfunder UK to raise funds and build connected audiences that last well beyond the campaign." — Zoe Rees-Oliver

Join Help Musicians and Crowdfunder UK's Community Manager, Zoe Rees-Oliver, for a free, friendly workshop all about using crowdfunding to fund your music.

Whether you're dreaming of recording your debut album, planning a tour, or simply looking for a more sustainable way to connect with your fans and keep making music, this session will show you how other musicians have made it happen, and how you can too!

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Making music is only part of the journey. Alongside your creativity come decisions about opportunities, networking, self-promotion, and the direction of your career. Most musicians are expected to figure it out on their own.

You don't have to.

In partnership with The Ivors Academy and PRS for Music, Soundboard connects musicians with experienced industry professionals for personalised one-to-one mentoring. It's a space to gain perspective, talk through challenges, and receive guidance from someone who understands the realities of building a career in music.

Whether you're developing a project or working towards a goal, mentoring can help you move forward with confidence.

🔗 Follow the link to learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/Wium50ZmQ18

Applications for Soundboard (formerly Co-Pilot) are now open 📣

For musicians building their careers, mentoring can offer valuable perspective, support and insights. The impact of this can be truly incredible.

That’s why we have Soundboard. Soundboard connects musicians with experienced industry professionals for personalised one-to-one mentoring. It's a space to talk things through, gain confidence, receive guidance and learn from someone who understands the realities of a career in music.

Beyond that, we recognise that every musician’s journey is different, and the support you need will be unique to you.

Whether you're working towards a specific career goal, or developing a new project, mentoring can help you approach your next career step with greater confidence.

Follow the link to learn more and apply:
https://ow.ly/90n450ZkK1x

⏰ Just 24 hours left to apply for Fast Track.

For MIRI, Fast Track funding helped her record and release new music at a crucial point in her career.

"It helped me invest in myself again."

The funding gave her the space to create, release a new track and move forward with assurance as an independent artist.

If you need support to take the next step in your music career, don't miss your chance. Apply for up to £500 to support something that matters to you right now – from recording and touring to equipment, skills or a one off opportunity.

Follow the link in our bio to read MIRI’s full story and apply by 5pm tomorrow.

Photo by Jeff Pitcher

The weekend is officially HERE and so is EVERYWHERE AT ONCE!

Forget melted ice creams, we’re escaping the heat in the UK’s coolest venues with a weekend packed full of incredible live music (and air-con).

From corner to corner of the UK, grassroots venues are opening their doors for something very, very special.

What local grassroots venue are you heading to this weekend? Let us know in the comments!