Artist Welfare Support
Emergency funds, mental health referrals, and hardship grants for artists facing financial or personal crisis. No application fees. Confidential assessment.
Available to all verified artists on the platform regardless of tier.
Foundation
MoS Foundation serves welfare, training, education, and long-horizon cultural development. We exist to ensure that artistic careers are not defined by precarity.
The MoS Foundation is the public-benefit arm of the Mystics of Sound ecosystem. It operates independently of the commercial platform, channelling a portion of platform revenue into structural support for artists, communities, and cultural preservation.
Emergency funds, mental health referrals, and hardship grants for artists facing financial or personal crisis. No application fees. Confidential assessment.
Available to all verified artists on the platform regardless of tier.
Subsidised workshops, masterclasses, and online courses covering production, business, rights management, and performance.
Delivered in partnership with music schools, conservatories, and industry professionals.
Annual scholarship programme for young musicians from underrepresented communities. Covers tuition, equipment, and mentorship.
Applications open each January. Recipients announced in March.
Structured support for artists transitioning out of active performance into adjacent creative or professional roles.
Includes career coaching, CV workshops, and referral networks.
Funding and archival support for endangered musical traditions, indigenous sonic heritage, and oral cultural documentation.
Grants available for recording, documentation, and public access projects.
Grants for community rehearsal spaces, public performance programmes, and neighbourhood music events in under-resourced areas.
Priority given to urban areas with limited access to professional music infrastructure.
Current funding cycles and eligibility criteria.
| Programme | Cycle | Award | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Relief Fund | Rolling (24h response) | Up to £2,000 | All verified artists |
| Annual Scholarship | January–March each year | £5,000–£15,000 | Under-26, underrepresented backgrounds |
| Cultural Heritage Grant | Quarterly | £1,000–£10,000 | Archival and preservation projects |
| Community Venue Grant | Bi-annual | Up to £25,000 | Non-profit venues, community orgs |
| Professional Transition | Rolling | Services-based | Artists in career transition |
Interested in applying for a programme, partnering with the Foundation, or contributing?