Will Smith Emerging Artist Fund

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Actor, producer, musician, Will Smith and the Supporting Act Foundation are partnering to uplift emerging artists across Europe.

As part of this 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.

Amount:

  • 20 unrestricted grants of €5,000

Purpose:

  • To help artists cover various expenses associated with their artistic development.

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.

    Before preparing your application, please read the open call guide in full and ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria.

Note:

  • This open call is not for: managers, agents, duos, bands or collectives. Former or current TSAF grantees are also not eligible.

Timeline

1. Call for submissions opens: August 4, 2025
2. Submission deadline: September 1, 2025 (11.00 AM CET)
3. Applications review: September 2—24, 2025
4. Notifications to applicants: first week of October, 2025
5. Transfer of grant: October 2025

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