Initiative Musik
International live and showcase funding
Internationale Live- und Showcaseförderung
Per-person support for German pop and jazz acts playing showcase festivals, support tours or shows abroad.
- Country
Germany- Category
- International
- Who applies
- Artists
- When to apply
- Rolling
Who can apply
- Pop and jazz artists or bands with main residence in Germany (at least half of a band)
- Showcase festivals, support tours or shows abroad with strong international partners
- Live experience in Germany and an export strategy
- A written confirmation from the foreign promoter; up to three grants a year
How to apply
- Apply online in the portal at least six weeks before the first show
- Add your EPK, proof of professional activity and a project description with show details
- Attach the confirmation from the international partner or promoter
- An independent jury recommends and the board decides; report six weeks after the last show
Questions
- How much does International live and showcase funding pay?
- Up to €20,000 a year, paid by Initiative Musik.
- Who can apply for International live and showcase funding?
- Pop and jazz artists or bands with main residence in Germany (at least half of a band) Showcase festivals, support tours or shows abroad with strong international partners. Live experience in Germany and an export strategy. A written confirmation from the foreign promoter; up to three grants a year.
- When can I apply for International live and showcase funding?
- Rolling.
- Where do I apply for International live and showcase 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.