Help Musicians

Meet the musicians we're supporting through our Peter Whittingham Jazz Award this year. We're providing financial support and mentorship to help artists develop their craft, record new music, and take significant steps forward in their careers: helpmusicians.org.uk/about-us/news/…

@davidkofi_ 💛💛💛

Excited to share that I’ve received a Development Award through the Peter Whittingham Jazz Awards, supported by @HelpMusicians! 🙏🏾 This support means a lot and will help me develop new music, collaborations and upcoming projects!

Ask questions, take space. DJ/Producer Nooriyah stopped by our offices last year, and we aksed her what she would say to emerging DJs and artists. 🎶

Community is often the difference between burning out and carrying on. Music and musicians needs people around to thrive.

@Davidbr14133727 Thank you for sharing that, David. Losing someone like that changes everything, and carrying it for years is heavy. Being almost 50 doesn’t make the dream less valid, if anything, it shows how much it matters to you. The fact you’re still trying says a lot. Keep going🙌

@HelpMusicians I know, I couldn't get stuff done because my gf died 7 years ago and I'm almost 50, I'm trying to do it, it is a lifetime goal and dream of mine

You never stop being a musician, and sometimes, support stays with you for life. Over 50 years ago, Lauretta first connected with Help Musicians. We recently spoke with her and Lesley Garrett about their journeys in music and what it means to be backed when it counts.

@Davidbr14133727 Hey David, feeling stuck doesn’t mean your music isn’t worth releasing, or that you should give up. If selling beats feels like the right move right now, that’s okay, you’re still creating. Take a breather, fix one small thing at a time, and keep going. Wish you all the best🙌

@HelpMusicians Same bullshit it's not letting me like everything fucking else on this gd piece of shit phone, no wonder why people give up, I'm just not going to release it I'll sell my beats and make money if I do fuck this bullshit really

@HelpMusicians I actually need help releasing my music

@Davidbr14133727 📊 Music Canada (industry resources): musiccanada.com 🎼 SOCAN (rights & royalties): socan.com 🌍 East Coast Music Association (regional): ecma.com

@HelpMusicians Is there a Canadian one? I'm from Canada

@Davidbr14133727 There isn’t a Help Musicians Canada exactly, but here are some useful Canadian resources for music support and industry info: 🇨🇦 Canada Council for the Arts (grants): canadacouncil.ca 🎶 FACTOR (funding for recordings/artists): factor.ca

Jazz saxophonist Harry Keeble almost lost it all during the pandemic. We helped him, and he's since run the Great North Run to help us help more musicians like him. You can do the same. Sign up for a challenge in 2026 & support musicians across the UK: helpmusicians.org.uk/get-involved/f…

Support for UK Rap is crucial. That’s why we launched the UK Rap Award: £3,000, mentoring, and peer support to help artists across UK Rap and its sub-genres push their careers forward. Find out more here: helpmusicians.org.uk/get-support/de…

Thanks to everyone who's donated to my @JustGiving page so far. You've helped me become one of JustGiving's top 5 percent of fundraisers in the last month! You can see what I'm doing for @HelpMusicians and why here: justgiving.com/page/sam-jacks…

@classicjacko Go Sam!!! Thank you so much for your support, we're rooting for you💛🏃

New year, new trainers… I love being a trustee of @HelpMusicians and am so pleased to be doing this (admittedly ridiculous) challenge for them. Any donations are received with a huge amount of gratitude! justgiving.com/page/sam-jacks…

@classicjacko @HelpMusicians @classicjacko what a brilliant project! Many years ago, @HelpMusicians supported me when I found myself as carer for a terminally ill partner and was unable to take on concert engagements. They helped me to rebuild my life and return to professional work. Everyone please support!

Kickstart 2026 by taking on a challenge that supports musicians across the UK! 🏃‍♂️🎵 Every step you take directly helps musicians get financial support, mental health services & career opportunities. Find out more here: helpmusicians.org.uk/get-involved/f…

For any music folks having a tough time over the break @HelpMusicians' Music Minds Matter is a support line staffed by folks who'll understand the often weird and confusing world we're attempting to navigate. Free, 24/7, confidential. 📞 0808 802 8008 🌐musicmindsmatter.org.uk

Our offices are closed 24 Dec–2 Jan, but your safety and wellbeing still come first. For emergencies or urgent support, see the slides. Music Minds Matter Helpline is open all holiday: 0808 802 8008 | Text MUSIC to 85258 More info: helpmusicians.org.uk/about-us/news/…

Thanks to musicians, we don’t have to spend Christmas without music 🎄✨ Our Christmas video celebrates the people behind the music we all love. Thank you musicians! You’re the reason we can enjoy the music that brings people together, not only on Christmas, but every day.