7 December 2025

Scheme supporting UK artists begins new funding round

News

7 December 2025 11:42

Scheme supporting UK artists begins new funding round

The Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) is back with a fresh round of funding, giving UK artists the chance to take their music to the world stage.

Backed by the Department for Business and Trade and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, MEGS has already invested funding to the tune of £7.6 million, helping more than 450 British artists achieve global success, News Cover reports, citing UK government.

As of today, £1.6 million is available for new, independent UK artists ready to amp up and tour the world.

Previous recipients include world-famous acts like Dave, Young Fathers, Ezra Collective, Wolf Alice who have gone on to win the most coveted prizes in music such as the Mercury Prize and Brit Awards.

Related news

Almost every GP now offers online access for patients

3 December 15:13

Culture

Almost every GP now offers online access for patients

Patients at nearly all GP practices (98.7%) in England can now access their surgery online, thanks to government changes allowing patients to submit online consultation requests open during work hours (8am to 6.30pm).

Independent Football Regulator appoints first Chief Executive Officer

25 November 10:44

Culture

Independent Football Regulator appoints first Chief Executive Officer

Independent Football Regulator (IFR) Chair David Kogan has appointed Richard Monks as the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer. As the IFR’s first executive appointment, Monks brings nearly 20 years’ experience in the financial regulation sector, News Cover reports, citing UK government.

'Unknown' British soldier of WW1 identified in Belgium

23 November 12:49

Culture

'Unknown' British soldier of WW1 identified in Belgium

Sjt Fritz was born in 1880 in either Westminster or Mayfair, the records are unclear. At the outbreak of the World War 1, 4th Battalion The Royal Fusiliers mobilised for the Western Front and landed at Le Havre on 13 August 1914.

How British family eating habits have changed since WW2

22 November 13:53

Culture

How British family eating habits have changed since WW2

New data shows how the British diet has changed over the last 85 years – as global tastes and demands for healthier food change what’s on our plates.

Rugby League legends tackle male loneliness with Government-backed programme

18 November 17:04

Culture

Rugby League legends tackle male loneliness with Government-backed programme

Boys and young men in Wakefield and Wigan will benefit from a new sense of community, purpose and wellbeing as the Government teams up with independent charity Rugby League Cares to tackle male loneliness.

New law to tackle AI child abuse images at source

12 November 23:11

Culture

New law to tackle AI child abuse images at source

Children will be better protected from becoming victims of horrific indecent deepfakes as the government introduces new laws to ensure Artificial Intelligence (AI) cannot be exploited to generate child sexual abuse material.