MusicFutures is a UKRI/AHRC-funded research and business innovation programme bringing together artists, industry-based SME businesses, and entrepreneurs to drive the next generation of music technology, skills and creativity.

Their mission is to accelerate inclusive and sustainable innovation in music across the Liverpool City Region by supporting entrepreneurs, companies, and researchers to explore and prototype new ideas, build new capabilities, and test new approaches across the music sector. They have an array of new opportunities for artists, freelancers and SMEs in the region. Please see everything they have on offer at the moment below.

MusicFutures Future Live Fan Experiences R&D Challenge (in collaboration with XR Network+ & Liverpool Experience Campus):

Funding & support for LCR SMEs to develop innovative live event experiences
Deadline: 29th May 2026
Learn More: https://musicfutures.co.uk/opportunities/future-live-fan-experiences-call/

MusicFutures Music Entrepreneur Fund:

Funding & support for innovative LCR music entrepreneurs, artists & creators
Deadline: 1st June 2026
Learn More: https://musicfutures.co.uk/opportunities/music-entrepreneur-fund/
Webinar link, 7th May: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/728cb592-3128-4244-a721-47d66ad8d4ce@53255131-b129-4010-86e1-474bfd7e8076

MusicFutures IP Clinic:

Free legal advice clinic for LCR creatives to talk about IP, contracts, metadata and more
Deadline: No deadline, an ongoing opportunity
Learn More: https://musicfutures.co.uk/ip-clinic/