Initiative Musik
Artist funding
Künstler:innenförderung
Co-funds a year of recording, touring and promotion for German artists applying together with a music company.
- Country
Germany- Category
- Career
- Who applies
- Artists
- When to apply
- Three rounds a year
Who can apply
- Artists or bands with main residence in Germany (at least half of a band)
- Emerging: a release plus 100,000 streams, 20 gigs, a deal or 1,000 followers (two of four)
- Apply alone as a freelance artist or with a label, manager, agency or publisher
- Total project costs of at least €10,000; you cover 40% to 60% yourself
How to apply
- Apply in German in the online portal during one of the yearly application windows
- Add a project concept, bio, photo, three music samples and proof of professional activity
- Add a tour plan for tours and company documents if a partner co-applies
- An independent jury of twelve recommends; the board decides and a contract follows
Questions
- How much does Artist funding pay?
- Up to €30,000 a year, paid by Initiative Musik.
- Who can apply for Artist funding?
- Artists or bands with main residence in Germany (at least half of a band) Emerging: a release plus 100,000 streams, 20 gigs, a deal or 1,000 followers (two of four) Apply alone as a freelance artist or with a label, manager, agency or publisher. Total project costs of at least €10,000; you cover 40% to 60% yourself.
- When can I apply for Artist funding?
- Three rounds a year.
- Where do I apply for Artist funding?
- On initiative-musik.de, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Initiative Musik.
Checked against initiative-musik.de on October 28, 2026.