The UK government is investing £12.5M in turning public libraries across England into creative spaces for young musicians to develop their talents. Participating libraries will receive recording booths, rehearsal spaces, and venues for performances, along with music workshops, education programs, and professional development opportunities for aspiring musicians.
Funding will be available to every library authority in England, via the Dormant Assets Scheme, which funds public projects using unclaimed financial assets to support initiatives that strengthen local communities. This initiative is developed by The Ed Sheeran Foundation, alongside teachers, youth organisations, and music industry experts, to support aspiring artists from diverse backgrounds.
