How much does Label funding pay?

Up to €5,000 a year, paid by Musicboard Berlin.

Who can apply for Label funding?

Independent labels registered or based in Berlin, any legal form. The artists live in Berlin. Measures finished by the end of the year. Up to two funded measures a year, for different artists.

When can I apply for Label funding?

Three deadlines a year: February, May and August.

Where do I apply for Label funding?

On musicboard-berlin.de, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Musicboard Berlin.

Musicboard Berlin

Label funding

Labelförderung

Up to €5,000 a year for Berlin indie labels marketing emerging Berlin pop artists.

€5,000Max per year

Country: Berlin, Germany
Category: Release
Who applies: Labels
When to apply: Three deadlines a year: February, May and August

Who can apply

Independent labels registered or based in Berlin, any legal form
The artists live in Berlin
Measures finished by the end of the year
Up to two funded measures a year, for different artists

How to apply

Submit the online application before a deadline
The jury decision arrives by email 4 to 6 weeks after the deadline
Report on spending within 3 months of the project end

Questions

How much does Label funding pay?: Up to €5,000 a year, paid by Musicboard Berlin.
Who can apply for Label funding?: Independent labels registered or based in Berlin, any legal form. The artists live in Berlin. Measures finished by the end of the year. Up to two funded measures a year, for different artists.
When can I apply for Label funding?: Three deadlines a year: February, May and August.
Where do I apply for Label funding?: On musicboard-berlin.de, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Musicboard Berlin.

Checked against musicboard-berlin.de on October 28, 2026.

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