PRS for Music Foundation has announced the first ten artists to be awarded grants from the £500k Momentum Music Fund, launched with public funding from National Lottery through Arts Council England in May this year.

The awards of up to £15,000 will be used to fund a range of commercial music activities - including recordings, physical and digital releases, marketing campaigns, collaborations with leading producers and UK tours. The awarded acts include Brolin (pictured), Dutch Uncles, Esco Williams, Floating Points, ...