Music Export Growth Scheme (MEG

Application Components: Marketing plan; evidence of UK success; target market strategy; budget; company and artist details; supporting documentation

Application Platform: Online application form via scheme portal

Assessment Criteria: Commercial potential; strength of marketing plan; financial commitment; expected business outputs such as sales, deals, and media coverage

Decision Process: Applications reviewed by BPI and Department for Business & Trade, followed by panel assessment of shortlisted applicants

Eligible Expenses: Marketing and promotional campaigns, PR, advertising, international showcases, tour support, media appearances, and market entry activities

Funding Structure: Grants typically range from £5,000 to £50,000; up to 50% of eligible expenditure

important notes: Funding is tied to project ambition and outputs; only external project costs are eligible; no UK activity can be funded; applications are submitted during funding rounds

Ineligible Applicants: Organisations that do not meet SME criteria or have received other public funding for the same project

Ineligible Costs: UK-based activity costs; normal operating or running costs

Match Funding Requirement: Applicants must fund at least 50% of project costs

Objectives: To support UK music SMEs in expanding internationally and securing new business opportunities in global markets