The Drake YolanDa Award has been created to support emerging artists across the UK on their musical journey. Philanthropist and Entrepreneur James Drake and Saxophonist and Broadcaster YolanDa Brown will award artists who express a commitment to their careers, demonstrate creative excellence and a drive to succeed.

This year, 10 emerging artists will be awarded £3000 each to support them in areas including; touring, artistic development, recording new music, music videos, marketing, branding and purchasing new equipment.

The deadline is 19 March 2019

To learn more and to apply click here.