Musicboard-Berlin

MUSICBOARD BERLIN

Musicboard is a nationwide singular institution, funding pop music in new, creative ways and maintaining a dynamic discourse on pop music in Berlin. It stands for a respectful approach to diversity and content-based music funding, emphasising the positions of musicians. It’s based on the collaboration and innovation of music-makers, their communities and collectives.

Allocation of Funding: Scholarships & PLUS 2026

In 2026, Musicboard Berlin awards a total of 24 scholarships and 21 spots in the PLUS mentoring and coaching programme to Berlin-based musicians. The funding enables comprehensive artistic and professional development.

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Deadlines & Dates

21.6.2026 Fête de la Musique
17.8.2026 Label Funding
Application deadline third funding round
24.–30.8.2026Pop-Kultur Festival

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Funded Projects

In the second funding round of the programmes Karrieresprungbrett Berlin and Pop im Kiez in 2026, Musicboard Berlin is supporting...
Annual Report

In 2025, Musicboard received around 1,000 funding applications. A total of €2.1 million in funding was awarded. Due to cuts...

As in previous years, Musicboard Berlin will be granting support tour funding to up-and-coming Berlin-based acts in 2026. Applications can...

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otay:onii lying on the back, shins to her chest. The photo is taken from above and in black and white
otay:onii

otay:onii (Lane Shi) is a multifaceted artist originally from Haining, China. Her artistic practice spans music, performance, installation, and film…

Emrah Gökmen in einer silbern glänzenden Jacke. Er trägt eine Cap und wendet sich zur Kamera, während er die Kapuze seines Pullis auf- oder absetzt.
Emrah Gökmen

Emrah Gökmen, born in 1988 in Dersim, is a Zaza and queer music and visual artist shaped by experiences of…

live gig of the band Anti-Corpos: Three band members play bass, guitar, drums on a stage in front of a crowd
Anti-Corpos

Since its formation in 2003, Anti-Corpos has performed over 300 concerts around the world. Over the past decade, after establishing…

Thom Lucero sitting on a dune or mountain, wearing a bright red sweater
T. Lucero’s Best Café

Thom Lucero is an American multidisciplinary artist, musician, composer, and writer who is currently based in Berlin. Growing up in…

portrait photo of the artist in black and white. aq large part of the photo has been torn apart and is missing.
RAYNE

RAYNE began experimenting with poetry early on, writing verses to leave behind for strangers on the walls of Berlin’s underground…

Roman Klobe playing the guitar
Roman Klobe

Roman Klobe, also known as @cowboyklobe, is a dynamic musician, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in the vibrant musical landscape of…

two people swimming. image resembles an old b/w photography
Pretty Average

Pretty Average was born from the lifelong musical collaboration of Candy Bassas (vocals and guitar) and Sergi Cabanes (lead guitar)….

close portrait of Neromun, showing only the artist's face and part of the hands
Neromun

Neromun’s multifaceted approach reflects the complexity of mythical hybrid beings and challenges conventional ideas of identity. Raised as a biracial…