Pro Helvetia
Creation and production: contemporary music
Funds commissioned compositions, music theatre and sound art by established Swiss contemporary music professionals.
- Country
Switzerland- Category
- Creation
- Who applies
- Artists
- When to apply
- Two rounds a year
Who can apply
- Nationally established Swiss musicians and ensembles in contemporary music, music theatre, sound art or folk
- Swiss citizens or permanent residents regularly active in Switzerland
- Already supported by Pro Helvetia; the premiere is at a renowned festival or series
- Adequate co-funding from other funders and fair fees
How to apply
- Apply online via the Pro Helvetia portal, open from 1 January and 1 July
- Add a project description, the people involved, a schedule and all confirmed performances
- Attach a budget split by creation and performance costs, and a financing plan
- Submit by 1 March or 1 September; a jury decides within four months
Questions
- How much does Creation and production: contemporary music pay?
- Up to Fr25,000 per grant, paid by Pro Helvetia.
- Who can apply for Creation and production: contemporary music?
- Nationally established Swiss musicians and ensembles in contemporary music, music theatre, sound art or folk. Swiss citizens or permanent residents regularly active in Switzerland. Already supported by Pro Helvetia; the premiere is at a renowned festival or series. Adequate co-funding from other funders and fair fees.
- When can I apply for Creation and production: contemporary music?
- Two rounds a year.
- Where do I apply for Creation and production: contemporary music?
- On prohelvetia.ch, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Pro Helvetia.
Checked against prohelvetia.ch on October 28, 2026.