OUR PROGRAMMES.

Learn more about how we can be supporting you.

FEATURED: JUMP START FUND

SIMPLE. QUICK. IMPACTFUL.

Our Jump Start Fund offers grants of up to £250 to help get your project off the ground, over the line, or simply just to cover a cost holding you back from doing something epic for your business!

All you need to do is tell us who you are, where in the South Central Region you are based, what area of music you work in and how your project or business would use the money.

We are offering up to 5 grants, with a maximum of one application per person, business or project.

Round 1 Application Dates: 29th May - 26th June 2026

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW!

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Building on our work with SoCo’s Music Industry Office. We will be announcing the latest iteration of our annual artist development programme later this year.

Modelled on the current Sounds of South Central Programme run by SoCo, BLOC will be commissioning members to support developing artists from across the region, to help them take a true next step in their careers.

To get an idea of what to expect from the programme going forward read our review of Sounds Of South Central So far in the link below

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

Sound of South Central Review

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MEMBER SUPPORT & DROP INS

BLOC is about supporting our members, helping you grow, up-skill or simply consolidate the amazing work you are already doing.

As part of this we will offer support to members including free, bookable 1-2-1’s with our team where you can sit down with us for free consultations to discuss issues like funding, expanding your network, or finding space for your next event.

For artists we will also be running a Music Management Drop-In clinic at ‘IO’ starting in Summer 2026.

More details coming soon!

DETAILS COMING SOON

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In early summer 2026 we will be launching a new facility in SoCo, intended on providing a hub space for music businesses both in the city and the wider region.

‘IO’ will be a coffee shop, co-working space, and boutique events venue available for unique low cap private events.

CO-WOrKING SPACE @IO Southampton

DETAILS COMING SOON

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THE PLAYBOOK @ GOOD THINGS SOUTHAMPTON.

In order to better connect the music sector across the region, BLOC will be collaborating with members around Hampshire & the Isle of Wight to deliver networking opportunities for independent music businesses and creatives to get together.

These sessions will be scheduled around major events, and at times those of you who are busy delivering amazing live events every evening can actually make it to!

We already collaborate with two amazing networking series so come along and get a taste for the action.