The British Phonographic Industry, or BPI, have shared the latest round of bands to receive funding via their Music Export Growth Scheme.
The Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) is a system designed to help British artists play overseas without worrying so much about the rising costs now attached to touring.
£1.6 million has been shared among 58 artists who were successful in this round, and some familiar names are among them.
As It Is, who are preparing to release their new self-titled album, are one of them. The band had this to say about it:
“Grateful & excited to have been awarded funding by the Music Export Growth Scheme to support our international touring and international promotion surrounding our new album! A huge thank you to BPI & the MEGS panel for selecting us. Touring costs have risen significantly in the past few years and this will be a huge help to take this new era across the globe.”
Another is Cassyette, who has shared her appreciation for the support she now receives as she steps out as a fully independent artist.
And Witch Fever, who have been outspoken about their experiences of touring through Europe last year and difficulties that arose, have said, “Vvvvv excited to announce that we’ve been awarded some funding by the music export growth scheme at BPI that’ll help get us overseas ! This money will b covering costs across the dates of our upcoming tour.”
The list also features DAYTIME TV, The Molotovs, Cage Fight, Lastelle and Tropic Gold, so a wealth of British alternative talent is receiving key support.
You can find out more about the work that BPI do, and the other recipients of the funding right here.
