Women Make Music

Women Make Music supports the development of outstanding women, trans and non binary songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career. The fund can support projects by women, trans and non binary songwriters, composers, artists, bands and performers who are writing their own music. The program aims to break down assumptions and stereotypes within the music industry by encouraging role models for future generations, raise awareness of the gender gap, increase the profile of women, trans and non binary artists creating new music in the UK, and encourage women, trans and non binary artists who may otherwise not have applied for PRS Foundation funding to do so. Previous recipients include Anna Meredith, ESKA, Emma-Jean Thackray, Kelly Lee Owens, Little Boots, and many other notable artists. In 2026, the foundation will be implementing recommendations from the Women Make Music report to expand support and better meet the needs of women and gender diverse music creators, with one bumper deadline in the second half of 2026.