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ROUND TEN GRANT APPLICATIONS
Apollo's Cabinet
ENSEMBLE INFO
Ensemble Contact:
Teresa Wrann
Email:
Ensemble Connect URL
UK Registered Charity No:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Apollo's Jukebox: Baroque hits, bawdy ballads & audience requests
Forget velvet seats and polite applause. Apollo’s Jukebox revives the rowdy spirit of 18th-century music rooms, where tunes weren’t just played — they were picked by the audience.
In the early 1700s, before streaming, Spotify, or even public concert halls, music was a luxury for the elite. Unless you were royalty or had deep pockets, hearing new music was nearly impossible — until Britain sparked a musical revolution.
In 1672, violinist John Banister broke the mould by inviting paying guests into his home for a radical offer: “You choose the music, we’ll play it.” For a shilling, the public picked the programme. It was the birth of a democratic, interactive way to experience music — personal, direct, and wildly popular.
This idea spread quickly, moving music out of palace chambers and into pubs, coffee houses, and the heart of city life. Apollo’s Jukebox channels that same energy — with a musical menu in one hand and a shilling in the other, expect lively dances, street songs, moving arias, and juicy gossip from Georgian London’s tabloids.
No concert formality here — just great stories, great tunes, and a proper pint. And the best part? The audience decides what gets played.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
PROJECT COSTS
Number of performers:
Instrumentalists:
Vocalists:
Other:
5
1
1
Project Income (£):
Ticketing/Fees:
Public Funding:
Other trusts/foundations - confirmed
Other trusts/foundations - pending
Other
Income - Total sources
7850
0
0
500
1250
9600
Project Expenses (£):
Artists' fees
Artists' travel/accommodation
Venue - Rehearsal/Concert:
Recording/Filming:
Marketing/Publicity:
Management/Contingency:
13650
930
200
0
0
800.17
Total Project Costs:
15579.83
Amount (£) of Grant Requested:
5690
Detailed Budget (Download):
IMPACT OF GRANT
This grant will allow our ensemble to realise a project that reflects our core mission: making early music accessible, engaging, and relevant. It supports our artistic vision through collaborative, story-led performances and meaningful outreach. It creates paid work for 7 freelancers, strengthens our presence across the UK and builds lasting connections with diverse audiences and young musicians.
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