Help Musicians Electronic Music Award in association with DJ Mag

What it is

A 12-month career accelerator programme for electronic music creators including producers, DJs and musicians in genres such as house, techno, drum and bass, UK garage, bass, amapiano, trance, grime, drill and ambient.

Who it is for

Electronic music producers, DJs and musicians aged 18+ living in the UK with the right to work, who have made at least 40% of their income from music over the past two years and have no more than £10,000 in savings.

Open to artists in United Kingdom, Ireland.

The call says: “Source page restricts to England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland”

Where

International

When

September 25, 2026, 2 days left

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Up to £3,000 towards your music project, 1-2 one-to-one business advice sessions, online industry workshops, online meetups with other awardees, and access to two in-person peer and industry mixer events in London over 12 months.

What you need to apply

• Music portfolio or work samples
• Proof of 40% income from music over past two years (or some income within two years if long-term health condition/disability)
• Proof of UK residency, right to work, and UK bank account
• Declaration of savings (no more than £10,000) and access to other capital

How long it takes

About 3 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/get-support/develop-as-a-musician/help-musicians-electronic-award-2