Funding by Musicboard Berlin

Musicboard Berlin supports Berlin's pop music scene by funding actors, artists, and independent labels based or residing in Berlin. The programs aim to strengthen the cultural and economic appeal of Berlin's pop music and foster emerging talent in the scene.

Musicboard Berlin funds a variety of projects and initiatives within the pop music scene, ranging from supporting emerging talent to strengthening festivals and independent labels. The scope includes artistic development, infrastructural measures, and specific marketing activities.

Musicboard Berlin offers grants and scholarships, with the amount of funding depending on the respective program. The type of financing varies between deficit funding for projects and fixed-amount funding for labels.

Specific criteria apply to the application and project implementation, which aim to ensure the suitability of the projects and compliance with legal frameworks. Of particular importance are the project contents, which must reflect social and cultural diversity, as well as detailed requirements for financial planning.

The application process for Musicboard Berlin funding takes place online via a special application tool. There are fixed submission deadlines that vary depending on the funding program. Submitted applications undergo a formal review and an evaluation by an independent jury.

Funding by Musicboard Berlin is based on specific guidelines and embedded within the legal framework of the State Budget Code (Landeshaushaltsordnung) and EU regulations. These foundations ensure the legitimacy and proper handling of the funding.