Do you work in the music industry and feel ready to take the next step?
SCALE
The Two Step: Scale Programme, run by Noods Levels, is a growth accelerator designed to support established music businesses in the West of England to take their next step.
Delivered by PLOT, this six-part programme covers the essentials of scaling a creative business — from IP & AI, funding and finance, and legal know-how, to team growth and leadership.
Participants will bring a growth project to develop across the programme, whether that means creating jobs, launching new products or services, generating more income, or expanding impact in new ways. Alongside expert guidance, each business will also receive support from a funded creative freelancer (30 hours, paid at £14/hour) to bring fresh skills and perspectives into their work.
Key Dates
Applications open: 3rd September 2025
Application guidance session: 17th September 2025, 1–2pm (online)
Applications close: 9th October 2025, 5pm
Decisions announced: 29th October 2025
Programme starts: 3rd December 2025.
UPCOMING: Application Surgery Session [Online] 1300-1400 >> TICKET HERE
Join Gill Wildman, Scale Programme Delivery Partner, for an interactive session on what Scale can offer your business, what we’re looking for in applications, and a chance to have your questions answered
GUIDANCE DOC.
Read about the ins and outs of the programme and follow the guide to completing the application form
Application Guidance & Q&A with Gill Wildman
Learn about SCALE, get application tips & ask questions in our online session with Gill Wildman. Wednesday 17th September [Online] 1pm
Have a question?
Got a question about START or the support you’ll get? Reach out – we’re here to help.
Hello@noodslevels.com
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Funded by:
The Community Connector Grants are part of the Bristol Business Enterprise Support project (BrisBES), funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority, and delivered by YTKO. Building on nearly ten years of partnership, the scheme works with community groups and ambassadors to connect underrepresented entrepreneurs and SMEs in Bristol with fully funded business support.
