A Monmouth music venture is among 11 across Wales to benefit from the Welsh Government’s £400,000 investment to support Wales’ music industry. Dark Arts, Monmouth, and MVM songs and Patriot Home of Rock CIC, both of Caerphilly, have received part of the funding which is aimed at supporting the growth of the music industry in Wales.
The Music Revenue Fund is a scheme to help music businesses in Wales improve their commercial outlook and sustainability.
As part of Creative Wales’ wider programme of support for the music industry, the fund’s focus is to help with campaigns for new releases and promote live music; sync and catalogue music, and Welsh-language music.
With grants of up to £40,000 available per applicant, funding has been awarded to a range of businesses and innovative projects, including Dark Arts’ innovative digital sync project ‘Optimise Music Wales’ – an initiative focused on protecting and enhancing Welsh catalogue Music for future generations. Other recipients include Clwb Ifor Bach and The Bunkhouse, Swansea.
Jack Sargeant, minister for the creative industries, said: “The Music Revenue Fund is all about fueling the growth and development of Wales’ diverse and dynamic music industry. The funding by Welsh Government will empower talent across the country to build their music careers right here in Wales. “We’re excited to celebrate and strengthen our thriving music sector, ensuring Wales remains a place where talented artists can create, develop and showcase their best work.”