Government-backed body Arts Council England has today opened the 'music industry talent development fund' to applicants.

The successful applicant will be tasked with delivering £500,000 over two years to early to mid-career pop musicians.

The Council said it would "pilot a talent development scheme which will provide support to outstanding emerging artists to develop their potential in the commercial music industry".

Alan Davey, Chief Executive, Arts Council England, said: “Through this fund, we hope that we can remove some of ...