Announcing new grants scheme for music gigs

Following Croydon’s year as the Mayor of London’s London Borough of Culture, Croydon Council is continuing to build upon its legacy of supporting the cultural sector through a new Gigs Grants microgrant scheme.

The scheme will be open to applications for up to £2,500 toward the delivery of a music-based event between 27 January and 23 March 2025.

This might include bands playing in pubs; a music promoter or venue organising a one-off special event; the inclusion of live music as part of a wider event such as a multi-art form festival/event or a development event.

The scheme is designed to help support the on-going celebration of Croydon’s music history and Croydon-based venues and creatives during (what can be) the quieter winter months.

To be eligible for this funding, you must be a Croydon-based:

• Pub/bar/hospitality venue
• Music/Arts Venue
• Music/Arts organisation
• Voluntary Music organisation
• Faith organisation that hosts secular music events

How to apply

To apply, download and read the guidance document before completing the application form.

Please send your completed form and any supporting documents to culture@croydon.gov.uk (please note this inbox will not be monitored between 20 Dec – 3 Jan).

Mark the subject line of your application:  Gigs Grants and the name of your organisation – for example: Gigs Grants, Croydon Arms.

Applications open for submission: 9am, Weds 1 Jan 2025
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sun 26 Jan 2025

If you have any questions regarding your application you can join a Zoom meeting on either Fri 10 Jan or Mon 20 Jan. Details in the Gigs Grants Guidance document.