As part of the Will Smith and the Supporting Act Foundation (TSAF) partnership, The Will Smith Emerging Artist Fund has been created to support emerging music artists from underrepresented groups in the countries included in the 2025 ‘Based on a True Story’ Summer Tour.
Purpose is to help artists cover various expenses associated with their artistic development. Grantees will also be invited to join TSAF’s Grantee Network Program, which includes virtual events, workshops, and peer exchange.
Eligibility: Emerging music artists from underrepresented groups, 18-30 years old, based in one of the countries that are part of Will Smith’s 2025 Based on a True Story Tour in Europe: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Monaco, Norway, Spain, Switzerland or United Kingdom.
This open call is not for: managers, agents, duos, bands or collectives. Former or current TSAF grantees are also not eligible.
There are 20 unrestricted grants of 5,000 EUR.
