Peter Sinfield Bursary Fund
Applications will open in April. Stay tuned for updates and more info on how to apply shortly!
The Peter Sinfield Bursary Fund is a fund established as part of Peter Sinfield’s legacy to support emerging songwriters and composers in the genres he loved and contributed to. Songwriters and composers can apply for up to £5,000 to support the creation of new original works in the genres of progressive rock, classical, folk and world music.
Please note the funded activity you are applying for must be planned to take place between June and November 2026.
Aims:
A development in the songwriting and composing ability of bursary recipients – specifically with an emphasis on lyricism where applicable.
A contribution to the cultural significance of these genres – for example by the contribution of new original works as a result of the funding.
A development of the community around the named genres by helping to foster new connections and increase visibility.
To support early career music creators in these genres who may be facing barriers to creating new music.
Timeline:
The first year of the fund will follow the below timeline, so importantly all projects need to take place within this timeframe:
April – Applications Open
May– Judging panel and selections.
June -Nov – Funded activity takes place during this 6 month period.
Dec - End of programme event.
ABOUT Peter Sinfield
Peter John Sinfield was a lyricist, producer and musician, born 27 December 1943 died 14 November 2024.
As the co-founder of the seminal prog rock band, King Crimson, his poetic and melancholy lyrics and vision for the project were a key ingredient to its success, and he is often hailed as one of the lyrical founders of the genre.
Later in his career, he utilised his songwriting talent to write numerous successful pop songs for artists such as Celine Dion, Cher, Cliff Richard, Leo Sayer, Five Star, and Bucks Fizz.
