Initiative Musik

The Initiative Musik is the central funding institution of the federal government for popular music and jazz in Germany. Founded in October 2007, the Initiative works on behalf of the German federal government and is primarily financed by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media, who provides 16 million euros annually[1][2][3].

The Initiative Musik focuses on several central funding programs and activities:

• Artist Support: Support for musicians and bands through financial grants to promote their artistic and economic development.
• Infrastructure Support: Promotion of live music venues and music companies in modernizing and improving their technical equipment, such as through the "PlugIn" program[1][2][4].
• International Tour Support: Support for female musicians and bands for performances abroad, particularly through short tour funding and projects like "GERMANY AT SXSW"[1][3].
• Awards and Prizes: Presentation of music awards such as the POLYTON, German Jazz Award, and APPLAUS Award to promote and highlight outstanding talents and venues[2].

The main mission of the Initiative Musik is to promote music culture and the music industry in Germany. It advocates for a diverse music landscape with sustainable economic structures, equal opportunities, fair conditions, diversity, and inclusion. The Initiative emphasizes the importance of dialogue, anti-discrimination, and constructive engagement in its work[2].

Sustainability and social justice are central aspects of the work of the Initiative Musik:

• Ecological Sustainability: Promotion of resource-saving use and sustainable procurement of technical equipment in live music venues, e.g., by supporting repairs and the purchase of used items[4].
• Social Sustainability: Commitment to fair conditions and inclusion within the music landscape, as well as support for music creators in challenging times, such as during the Corona pandemic[2][3].

The Initiative Musik is active in international networks such as the European Talent Exchange Programme (ETEP) and the European Music Exporters Exchange (EMEE) to strengthen the international dissemination of German music. It also organizes projects like "WUNDERBAR" and "GERMAN HAUS" at international festivals to promote the music location Germany[1][2][3].

Through its comprehensive funding programs, awards, and international activities, the Initiative Musik makes a significant contribution to strengthening and diversifying the German music industry.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Initiative_Musik
• 2 - https://www.initiative-musik.de/ueber-uns/
• 3 - https://www.initiative-musik.de/chronik/
• 4 - https://www.initiative-musik.de/livemusikfoerderung/programmbeschreibung-plugin/
• 5 - https://www.initiative-musik.de/kuenstlerinnenfoerderung/programmbeschreibung-kuenstlerinnenfoerderung/