Artist Funding

Program Description
Application Form

The artist funding program of Initiative Musik is aimed at solo artists, bands, and writers who wish to establish a presence in the German and international music markets. Possible areas of support include composition and conception, production and recording, sound carrier production, videos and content production, promotion and marketing, and touring.

A diverse jury of twelve artists and experts from the music industry will decide on the project applications submitted. The jury members are appointed by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media and the shareholders of Initiative Musik.

 

PLEASE NOTE:
German is the mandatory language for applications.
We also offer answers to frequently asked questions in German.

Applications could be submitted from 18.12.2024 -8.1.2025. The confirmations and rejections are expected to be sent out on 7.3.2025.

Dates

69. funding round

Application period
Project period
19.3. - 9.4.2025
9.6.2025 - 8.6.2026

69. funding round

Antragsphase
19.3. - 9.4.2025

Projektlaufzeit
9.6.2025 - 8.6.2026

70. funding round

Application period
Project period
18.6. - 9.7.2025
8.9.2025 - 7.9.2026

70. funding round

Antragsphase
18.6. - 9.7.2025

Projektlaufzeit
8.9.2025 - 7.9.2026

71. funding round

Application period
Project period
17.9. - 8.10.2025
8.12.2025 - 7.12.2026

71. funding round

Antragsphase
17.9. - 8.10.2025

Projektlaufzeit
8.12.2025 - 7.12.2026

Contact

Counselling hours:
Tuesday: 2 – 4pm
Wednesday: 10 – 12am
Thursday: 2 – 4pm

030 531 475 45 30
artists@initiative-musik.de

We are also happy to provide advice in English or Spanish. Please note that applications must be submitted in German.
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