We are thrilled to announce the Step Up Fund 2024 awardees!

Step Up Fund 2024 was awarded to ten hugely talented recipients: Azekel, BEKA, Blair Davie, Dirty Nice, Hana Lili, Lime Garden, Olive Jones, ShaSimone, SOFY and unpeople.

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Step Up Fund 2023 was awarded to twelve hugely talented recipients: Amahla, Amie Blu, Aziya, B-ahwe, Calva Louise, Chalk, Declan Welsh and The Decadent West, Graft, Jalen Ngonda, Nix Northwest, Tara Lily and twst.

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Step Up Fund 2022 was awarded to nine hugely talented recipients: Daniel Casimir, Friedberg, LVRA, Joel Culpepper, Elkka, nineteen97, Cherise, Deyah and VUKOVI..

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The Step Up Fund provides financial support and a broader package of benefits for projects of up to ten upcoming artists. Step Up aims to boost the development of talented artists, acknowledging the financial and structural challenges they face at this particular stage of their careers.

Making an impact as an artist in a crowded field is always a challenge, however, the unprecedented impact of the ongoing cost of living crisis has worsened an already challenging landscape. Step Up aims to help awardees overcome some of these challenges. Artists can apply for the Step Up Fund for support on any projects related to their artist career, including recording, releasing, content creation marketing and tour support.