The BBC is now welcoming applications for the Radio & Music Indie Development Fund and BBC Sounds Audio Lab, as part of the broadcaster’s continued commitment to supporting the audio production sector, boosting diversity, and developing creatives across the UK.

Indie Development Fund

The Indie Development Fund is delighted to announce that for the first time, all BBC radio networks will be participating, offering applicants a new opportunity to work with Radio 1, Radio 2 and 6Music. Along with speech, the music networks will outline their objectives to develop the BBC’s audio supply base and work collaboratively with successful recipients.

The objective of the Indie Development Fund is to support and champion indies which are based Across the UK, and whom share the BBC’s creative diversity ambitions. Once again, £250,000 will be available for independent audio production companies to apply for and successful applicants will receive funding of between...