Its main aims are to stimulate and support the creation and performance of new music in the UK, ensuring this reaches a wide audience. In addition, it motivates public debate about creative music-making in the UK, for example through ground-breaking projects such as the New Music Award.
Over the past 7 years the Foundation has proved itself a significant force in supporting pioneering musical activity. The Foundation provides essential core support for creators, performers and producers of new music, while also underpinning exciting new music projects. Since March 2000 it has supported over 2045 new music initiatives with a total of £8.5 million.
PRSF promotes activity at the cutting edge of new music, encouraging the development of music in the UK. This is achieved through its own funding schemes and partnerships with other organisations.
PRSF is widely respected as an approachable, adventurous, and straightforward organisation. It has already established a track record of funding a broad range of activity, from unsigned band showcases to composer residencies and from commissions for new music to experimental live electronica. PRSF support is seen by the music community as an indication of quality and innovation.
The PRS Foundation gratefully acknowledges the continuing support of the PRS Board and membership.
For details of all our schemes and how to apply for funding, please view our website.
View examples of previously supported projects.
For details of the New Music Award, including information about The Fragmented Orchestra.