MusicFutures is a UKRI/AHRC-funded initiative working to accelerate inclusive and sustainable innovation in music across the Liverpool City Region. They support creators, artists, entrepreneurs, and companies to explore new ideas, build new capabilities, and test new approaches across the music sector.
Up to £25K funding & support for Liverpool City Region based SMEs to develop innovative live event experiences within music.
In collaboration with XR Network+ and in partnership with Liverpool Experience Campus.
MusicFutures announces the launch of the Future Live Fan Experiences Funding Call, in collaboration with XR Network+ and in partnership with Liverpool Experience Campus.
Empowering SMEs in the Liverpool City Region to create, prototype and test music event experiences using XR, AI and emerging technologies.
They seek bold projects exploring immersive experiences, fan engagement stages, hybrid multi-platform formats, inclusive scalable technologies & more.
Up to £25,000 funding for x2 Liverpool City Region grantees.
Applicants must be SMEs registered or primarily based in the Liverpool City Region and have a project idea focused on music fan experiences.
Closing date: 29th May 2026
For more information, guidance, eligibility and how to apply, please follow: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunities/future-live-fan-experiences-call.