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The nominated works for the new German music award POLYTON have been announced

From backstage into the spotlight: Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media Claudia Roth honors prize winners at the APPLAUS Awards 2023

New programme Festivalförderfonds strengthens music festivals

Statement regarding the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel

German Jazz Prize 2024: Application phase starts on October 18

Tina Sikorski leaves Initiative Musik and hands over to Katja Lucker

On stage: The APPLAUS Award announces its programme with live music, speeches and moderation

The new POLYTON music prize will be awarded for the first time on 17 November in Berlin

Initiative Musik gets a new set-up: At the Reeperbahn Festival, the Initiative Musik presents its new staff members

Current application phase runs until 11.10.2023

German Jazz Prize 2024: Fourth edition with a new concept

62nd round of Artist Grants: Initiative Musik supports 170 projects from pop to jazz

Ever thought about entering the US music market? Then attend our workshop: Export Ready - USA on 18.9.2023

Our team is looking for new colleagues!

Vienna, here we come! Waves Vienna will take place again from 7-9 September and in cooperation with our partners we will present artists and bands from Germany in the showcase programme.

Live 500: Music venues and organisers can still submit applications until 31 July.

Live 500: Programme for music venues and promoters starts

61st round of Artist Grants: Initiative Musik supports 185 music projects from pop to jazz

15 years of Initiative Musik - for musicians and music businesses in Germany

15 years of music funding. 15 years of supporting artists on their path. 15 years of strengthening the music industry.
We are celebrating our 15th birthday this summer with a fresh look!