Round 3 of funding offers our annual Harris Foundation Award as detailed below:

Harris Foundation Award

The Harris Foundation award is open to schools looking to deepen their music provision and support/or continue to support groups of music makers within their school. This funding proposal should add additional sophistication to existing music education provision and allow more pupils to appreciate the many benefits of music making

Funds can be used to support any type of ensemble including bands, orchestras or informal groups and should be put towards the purchase of instruments, studio equipment, specialised teaching support or other items specifically designed to support the establishment and/or continuation of music groups. A grant of up to £5000 is available for this award. Successful applicants will be required to document their progress in regular reports and supply evidence of progress over a 12 month period.

Please read the eligibility criteria and instructions carefully before applying. Applications (and witness statement forms) should be received by no later than 8am on Monday 30th September.

For further information and FAQs see here.

Funding Round 3 offers instrument awards in three areas for individuals:

1) Keyboard + DecPlay + Behringer Headphones.

This award is open to individuals using keyboards to support their personal music making journeys; they must illustrate the impact this award will have on them and their music making. Please note no cases or additional amplifiers are provided.

2) Arturia Analog Lab V controller.

This plug-in comprises thousands of world-class sounds spanning all genres of music, suitable for producers and musicians alike. With comprehensive MIDI compatibility and specific Stage and Studio windows, map to your controller and create playlists for live performances or add studio-grade effects for mixing. Suitable for use with standalone VST, AAX or Audio Unit. Applicants should be able to demonstrate how this technology will support their individual music making journeys.

2) Drumkit + drumsticks.

This award is open to individuals in need of a drum kit to advance their music making; they must illustrate the impact this award will have on advancing their music making. Please note each kit includes drum sticks; electric drum kits are also available. NB no drum cases are provided.

Please read the eligibility criteria and instructions carefully before applying. Applications (and witness statement forms) should be received by no later than 8am on 30th September.

For further information and FAQs see here.

Funding Round 3 offers instrument awards in six areas for community groups/projects:

1) Arturia Analog Lab V controller.

This plug-in comprises thousands of world-class sounds spanning all genres of music, suitable for producers and musicians alike. With comprehensive MIDI compatibility and specific Stage and Studio windows, map to your controller and create playlists for live performances or add studio-grade effects for mixing. Suitable for use with standalone VST, AAX or Audio Unit. Applicants should be able to demonstrate how their group is already working with technology and how this software will enhance their work. Applicants can apply for up to 3 Arturia Analog Lab V controllers.

2) Guitars (electric) + amplifier (+ Maestro Online Masterclasses).

This award is open to community-based groups using electric guitars and amplifiers to support disadvantaged music makers; they must illustrate the impact this award will have on advancing the music making of their group. Please note that the electric guitars are supplied with amplifiers but not cases. Please note some left handed guitars are also available. Applicants can apply for up to 5 electric guitars and amplifiers.

3) Drumkit + drumsticks  (+ Maestro Online Masterclasses).

This award is open to community-based groups using drumkits to support disadvantaged music makers; they must illustrate the impact this award will have on advancing the music making of their group. Please note each kit includes drum sticks; electric drum kits are also available. NB no drum cases are provided. Applicants can apply for 1 drumkit with drumsticks. 

4) Ukulele bundle (sopranos) with added ukulele voices (concert and bass) for teacher/leader  (+ Maestro Online Masterclasses).

This bundle offer is open to applications from community and educational groups working with deprived or marginalised communities and developing music education for those living in the area. NB no cases are provided. Applicants can apply for up to 1 bundle which includes 25 ukuleles.

5) Pbuzz instruments.

This bundle offer is open to applications from community and educational groups working with disadvantaged communities and developing music education for those living in the area. NB no cases are provided. Applicants can apply for up to 10 pbuzz instruments.

6) Keyboard with stand, pedal and headphones and seat  (+ Maestro Online Masterclasses).

This award is open to community-based groups using keyboards to support disadvantaged music makers; they must illustrate the impact this award will have on advancing the music making of their group. Please note no cases are provided. Applicants can apply for up to 5 keyboards with accessories.

Please read the eligibility criteria and instructions carefully before applying. Applications (and witness statement forms) should be received by no later than 8am on Monday 30th September.

For further information and FAQs see here.