Alan Surtees Trust

A grant giving trust for UK based musicians, dancers and singers whose work is rooted in, or influenced by, folk and traditional music and arts.

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

Big congratulations to the 2026 grant recipients from the Alan Surtees Trust - Ruairidh Geddes, Tommy Khosla, Meriel Paget & Ned Swarbrick.

We can’t wait to see these exciting projects come to life!

Find out more: https://t.co/1MoMFSxcb1

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

📅 One month to go until the deadline for this year's grants!

Want £2,000 to progress your career in the folk field?

Apply here: https://t.co/BoIFGG7ImQ

#grants #folk #folkmusicuk

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📖 Curious about the projects we support?

Read about our 2025 grant recipients and the impact of their funding.

https://t.co/IMZpmBYdfo

#GrantRecipients #FolkMusic #TraditionalArts #ArtistSupport

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🎻 What does the Trust support?

Our grants can help with new instruments, equipment, mentoring, creative development, recording, promotion and more — supporting your artistic journey.

Learn more: https://t.co/YJuzmPAZbF

#folkmusic #grants #musician

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

We have four grants of up to £2,000 to give away to support the development of your folk music, dance or arts career.

Check eligibility: https://t.co/geXJHJSizC

Deadline: April 30

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

🌟 Our 2026 funding round is open 🌟

🎵 Grants of up to £2,000 are available for musicians, singers and dancers whose work is rooted in folk traditions of any culture.

💻 https://t.co/lA5kq4GtQh

Deadline: April 30

#grants #folk #musicians

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

Announcing our 2025 grant recipients...

We are delighted to reveal the four winners are:

- Ceitidh Mac
- Christopher Roberts
- Miguel Girão
- Emily Ashberry

Congratulations to them all.

Find out more about the 2025 recipients: https://t.co/IMZpmBXFpQ

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🚨LAST DAY FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS 🚨

£2,000 is available for folk performers from all cultures aged 16-30 to support the growth of your music or dance career.

Deadline: midnight tonight.

Apply: https://t.co/7jNhpvdhvj

#grantfunding #grants #Funding #folk

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

*ONE WEEK TO GO*

Applications for this year's round of grant funding close in one week.

Get £2,000 to support your career in the folk arts. Find out more: https://t.co/geXJHJSizC

Deadline: 11:59 Weds April 30

#artsfunding #grants #grantfunding

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

What are your plans for the Easter break?

If you're aged 16-30 and need funding to help your folk music, dance or arts project or career take the next step, apply for a grant from the Alan Surtees Trust!

Deadline: April 30

➡️ https://t.co/lA5kq4GtQh

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

DO YOU WANT £2,000?

£2,000 is available for folk performers from all cultures aged 16-30 to support the growth of a music or dance career.

Deadline: 11:59 Wednesday April 30

Apply: https://t.co/7jNhpvdhvj

@Tradfolketc @TheEFDSS @HelpMusicians @ShowcaseScot @WeAreTheMU

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

💷 Get a £2,000 grant💷

We’re keen to hear from musicians, singers, dancers, artists or other performers from diverse backgrounds to support every kind of traditional culture, not just British folk.

More info & apply: https://t.co/geXJHJSizC

Deadline: 11:59 Apr 30

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

🚨Our 2025 funding round closes on April 30🚨

➡️4⃣ grants
➡️ Up to £2,000 each
➡️ For folk performers from all cultures aged 16-30 to support career development and projects

More information & to apply 👇
➡️ https://t.co/lA5kq4GtQh

#youthmusic #musicfunding #grant

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

🌟 Our 2025 funding round is open 🌟

Grants of up to £2,000 are available for musicians, singers and dancers whose work is rooted in folk traditions of any culture.

👉 Find out more & apply: https://t.co/geXJHJSizC

Deadline: April 30

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

Congratulations to Rhiannon Kenny (Wychbury), Juliette Lemoine, Laura Sutcliffe and Gareth Swindail-Parry - the successful grant winners in an exceptional field this year.

More ⬇️ https://t.co/utuPNrqEZY

[Shrewsbury Folk Festival @shrewsburyfolk]

What are you doing for the NEXT bank holiday weekend?

Join us August 23rd-26th | The DMOS People West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury

Line up includes Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Elkie Brooks, Gangstagrass, Ward Thomas & many, many more.

https://t.co/W50NjNRAMv

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

🎶 The 2024 funding round is now CLOSED!

Thanks to all the applicants. There has been a record number of applications this year so it will take us some time to go through them.

We'll announce the successful applicants in June and will be in touch with those people only 🤞.

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

🚨LAST DAY FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS

£2,000 is available for folk performers from all cultures aged 16-30 to support the growth of your music or dance career.

Deadline: midnight tonight.

Apply: https://t.co/7jNhpvcJFL

#grantfunding #grants #fundingopportunity #Funding #folk

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

The ⏲️ is ticking - time to get your applications in for £2,000 of funding for folk performers from all cultures aged 16-30 to support the growth of your music or dance career.

Deadline: April 30

Apply: https://t.co/7jNhpvdhvj

[Alan Surtees Trust @ASurteesTrust]

If you're considering an application to the trust this year, take a look at last year's successful recipients to understand a little more about what we're looking for!

https://t.co/iSm3QR2Ne8