Networking and business platform Music Gateway has created a new fund of £25,000 for artists and musicians to break into the industry.

The fund is aimed at people who need music industry services, advice and part funding to help them move up the ladder and into the industry fully.

Opportunities range from introductions to significant people, promotion of an artist or release, or monetary contributions to projects through the platform.

CEO Jon Skinner said: “The core of our users are ...