International Showcase Fund

The International Showcase Fund (ISF) offers grants of up to £5,500 for international export opportunities for UK-based artists, bands, songwriters and producers who have been formally invited to perform or create new music at international industry-facing showcasing festivals, songwriting camps or conferences. The fund enables UK-based music creators to grow their international business through meeting key music industry contacts including label representatives, publishers, promoters and agents at eligible international events. The fund supports independent creators, including DIY artists, those with team members and those signed to independent labels. Applicants must demonstrate export-readiness through metrics such as a strong UK following, evidence of overseas demand, an existing team around the artist, a good touring track record, recognition from the music industry and media, and audience engagement metrics. The fund prioritizes those who have not previously received ISF support to ensure broad support for first export steps. ISF runs rolling deadlines allowing artists to apply as soon as they receive an official invite from an eligible event, with applications encouraged 10-12 weeks before the event. Advisors consider musical examples, the case for support, and the submitted budget to determine suitable support levels based on eligible costs and funding need. The fund aims to support a broad range of music creators considering genre, regionality, and diversity, equity and inclusion factors.