The Backline Fund

20% of our booking fee on every ticket goes straight into a fund for the people and places that make live music happen in the first place — not shareholders, not us.

Donated so far

£0.00

This is the total we've actually paid out in grants — not what's been collected and is still waiting to be given away. If it reads as £0 right now, that's because it is: we haven't opened grant applications yet.

Who it's for

Musicians

Venues

Schools

Colleges

Recording studios

Other music entities

Grants are tiered rather than one-size-fits-all, so a small local recording studio and a larger grassroots venue can both apply for something that actually fits their situation.

Donate

Every donation goes straight to grassroots music — no booking fee, no ticket required.

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Apply for a grant

Grant applications are not currently open.

Stories from the Fund

Coming soon — real stories from the people and places this fund has helped.