2017 Blog
PRS Foundation and Key Production Group Present: Flash Funding for Vinyl
Flash Funding for Vinyl offers emerging UK artists and bands the opportunity to develop their careers with:
- 500 X 12” Vinyl from Key Production Group
Worth over £1,500, artists receive 500 x stunning 12” vinyl, with Key Production Group supporting artists based on a menu of design options.
- Release support from Music Glue
Artists will receive tailored support from Music Glue to help with their direct-to-fan eCommerce, including:
- Free website build and integrated online store on the Music Glue platform
- Release strategy meeting with the Music Glue team
- Audio Mastering from Metropolis Studios
Artists can access free mastering and a vinyl lacquer cut for single or EP releases*
- Ongoing Promotional Support from Flash Funding Partners
Partners will help to promote each release, staggered through 2018
*Flash Funding partners envisage selected artists are most likely to release EPs. Metropolis Studios offer free mastering (where required) for up to 4 tracks. For releases with more tracks, partners will use best endeavours to cover costs or offer discounted mastering.
Artists wanting to apply should head to http://prsfoundation.com/2018/04/30/flash-funding-for-vinyl-now-open/ where they will need to submit 2 musical examples and a 3-minute video answering basic questions about their release. Artists that apply must be aware and consent to their proposal being discussed at The Great Escape session if shortlisted. Further details and information on eligibility are also available.
The four winning artists will be chosen from a shortlist of 10 applicants at this year’s The Great Escape in Brighton on Friday 18th May from 2:15 pm. at The Old Courtroom. The decision panel will be made up by special guest industry experts, Julie Weir (Music For Nations/Sony), Nadia Khan (CTRL Management), Nadine Shah (Artist) and Damian Morgan (Artist Manager/Booking Agent). The panel will give a unique insight into how funding decisions are made. The event will also be broadcasted on Facebook Live on Key Production and PRS Foundation Facebook profiles.
Joe Frankland Senior Grants & Programmes Manager at PRS Foundation - “Our Flash Funding initiative has proved to be incredibly popular and I am excited to be working with Key Production Group on the return of this strand for vinyl. By presenting the judging panel live at The Great Escape we hope to demystify the assessment process, giving people a real insight into how decisions are made, as they happen, by industry experts.”
Karen Emanuel, Managing Director Key Production Group - “Key Production Group is delighted and excited to partner with the PRS Foundation to support new music and emerging bands that will supply the lifeblood for the future of UK entertainment.”
Dan Baldwin, Mastering Manager, Metropolis Studios - "The UK is home to a vast number of incredibly talented artists and at Metropolis we believe it’s important this talent is given the support needed to reach its full potential. As part of our ongoing commitment to support emerging talent, we’re delighted to be part of the PRS Foundations’ flash funding and look forward to working on more outstanding music."
Will Spencer, Senior Account Manager at Music Glue - “Music Glue work closely with new and emerging talent to make sure that artists have the very best tools to help them build and maintain connections with their fans. As part of Flash Funding, we can’t wait to join forces with three more fantastic organisations all of whom add real value and quality to a musicians’ career.”
Flash Funding addresses different issues facing emerging music creators by responding with an innovative approach to funding, involving video submissions, quick turnaround and high-profile industry experts and partners. The winners of Flash Funding for Vinyl in 2017 were, Yassassin, Vulgarians, Speakman Sound, Them Blends.