Artist Funding
Program DescriptionApplication Form
The artist funding program of Initiative Musik is aimed at solo artists and bands 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 for the 69. funding round could be submitted from until 9.4.2025. The jury’s decisions are expected to be sent out on 17.6.2025.
Applications can be submitted again from 18.6. (12 pm)- 9.7.2025 (12 pm).
Dates
69. funding round
69. funding round
Antragsphase
19.3. - 9.4.2025
Projektlaufzeit
9.6.2025 - 8.6.2026
70. funding round
70. funding round
Antragsphase
18.6. - 9.7.2025
Projektlaufzeit
8.9.2025 - 7.9.2026
71. funding round
71. funding round
Antragsphase
17.9. - 8.10.2025
Projektlaufzeit
8.12.2025 - 7.12.2026
Contact
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.