2017 Blog

Flash Funding Live Panel at The Great Escape Festival

PRS Foundation’s Flash Funding for Vinyl in association with Key Production Group & MODO.

Following a successful partnership with MODO in 2016, PRS Foundation is pleased to announce the return of Flash Funding for Vinyl – offering emerging UK artists and bands the opportunity to develop their careers with:

· 500 x 12” VINYL FROM KEY PRODUCTION GROUP & MODO
Worth over £1,500, artists receive 500 x stunning 12” vinyl, with Modo supporting artists based on a menu of design options

· RELEASE STRATEGY MENTORING
Artists will receive expert advice from partners on release planning, promotion and sales strategies

· ONGOING PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Partners will help to promote each release, staggered through 2017

For the first time, industry delegates at The Great Escape will be able to see how Flash Funding decisions are made, with 4 artists selected for support by special guest industry experts:

· Pat Carr, Infectious Records/BMG

· Julie Weir, Music For Nations/Sony

· John Kennedy, Radio X

· Laura Mary-Carter, Blood Red Shoes, Solo Artist and Co-Founder of Jazz Life Records

· John Robb, Louder Than War

Delegates will get an insight into the strength of video application and musical submissions and will hear from those working on the front-line of new music to see how selected artists jump out and receive support. This level of insight is invaluable to artists, managers and team members putting themselves forward for support opportunities.

The panel takes place on Friday 19th of May at The Old Courtroom, 118 Church St, Brighton BN1 1UD, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Hope to see you there!