Sunny Govan Community Radio, Up2stndrd., 644 studios and Creative Scotland are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Scottish Hip Hop Bursary, following an overwhelming response. This year, the fund received 77 applications, with a total request of £105,488.21.
After careful consideration by a panel, 24 applicants have been supported with a total of £30,250 in grants awarded.
Now in its fourth year, the Scottish Hip Hop Bursary was established to support Scotland's emerging talent within the hip-hop community through grants of up to £1500, enabling artists to further their careers and contribute to the genre's growth in Scotland. Recipients are also able to access mentoring with industry experts. The Scottish Hip Hop Bursary is supported by Sunny Govan Radio, UP2STNDRD, 644 Studios and The National Lottery through Creative Scotland.
This year, recipients represent a diverse and talented group of individuals who are pushing boundaries across art forms, honing their craft, and making meaningful contributions to the cultural landscape.
- Adeola Ogayemi – £790.00 (Edinburgh) - creative performance with live musicians
- Afonso Nsunda – £1,500.00 (Glasgow) - to produce Scottish Hip Hop interview and performance videos
- Antoine Tellier – £1,500.00 (Musselburgh) - graffiti / street art project with local artists
- Chunny Parmar – £1,500.00 (Glasgow) - Create a short documentary series showcasing the journey and creative process of two emerging Scottish Hip Hop artists.
- Dorine Mwesiga – £1,500.00 (Glasgow) - Costs to participate in the Ladies of Hip Hop conference in NYC and workshops to share the learning with local artists
- Harris Buyers – £1,500.00 (Banchory) - To create and release new music EP
- Jameye Abbot – £1,345.50 (Glasgow) - To create and release a new music EP
- Janine Awunyo – £500.00 (Edinburgh) - to purchase DJ equipment
- Jordan Carey – £1,399.00 (Glasgow) - to purchase audio production workstation
- Lee Crosby – £1,444.00 (Dundee) - breakdance workshops for young people
- Max Evans – £1,500.00 (Edinburgh) - to create a hip-hop dance film
- Nick Cronin – £579.00 (Aberdeen) - to purchase hardware Sampler
- Owen Sutcliffe – £1,020.00 (Glasgow) - Equipment for live performance
- Payton Campbell – £1,080.00 (Glasgow) - collaboration with live musicians
- Prince Chikoma – £1,163.00 (Hamilton) - to produce new mixtape and music video
- Prince Honeysett – £1,000.00 (Perth) - to produce, record, mix, master, and release a new single
- Ramez Abdullah – £765.00 (Ayr) - for recording equipment
- Sanjeev Mann – £1,386.00 (Ayr) - research and production phase for hip-hop album.
- Suelli Pereira – £1,469.00 (Glasgow) - to create and release debut EP
- Tommy Dey – £1,500.00 (Glasgow) - supports Scottish Rap artists to perform in international showcase event
- Vivienne Farris – £1,500.00 (Glasgow) - Record and ep and attend songwriting workshops
- Kriss Sherlock – £1,335.00 (Glasgow) - to collaborate with live musicians
- Jordan Robertson – £1,500.00 (Glasgow) To create a short Scottish Hip Hop film featuring local artists
- Kaya Dobosz – £1,474.00 (Glasgow) - record and release a new song with a music video
Esme Leitch, Place, Partnerships and Communities Officer at Creative Scotland, said: “With thanks to The National Lottery and in partnership with Sunny Govan Community Radio, Up2stndrd, and 644 studios we are really pleased to be supporting 24 hip hop artists through this fund.
“This year's recipients are a testament to the flourishing hip-hop community in Scotland, showcasing a vibrant and diverse array of talent across various art forms.
“Small bursary programmes like this are vital, providing emerging artists with the resources and mentoring they need to hone their skills, experiment with new ideas, and create new work. This is essential for nurturing a dynamic, high-quality hip-hop scene that can offer sustainable careers for artists throughout Scotland.”
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of the recipients whose hard work, passion, and dedication to the craft of hip-hop is an excellent reflection of the sector as a whole. The Scottish Hip Hop Bursary team remains committed to providing financial support and resources to foster the growth of Scotland’s hip-hop culture.
We would also like to thank all those who applied and shared their incredible work with us. This fund was incredibly competitive, and while we could not fund every application, we encourage applicants to continue developing their craft and consider applying for future opportunities.
For more information on the Hip Hop Bursary Fund and to stay updated on upcoming initiatives, please visit Sunny Govan Community Radio's website.
Header image is Nick Cronin by Baba.