With three application deadlines in 2022, Musicboard Berlin grants indirect artist funding to label operators who are planning specific steps to establish newcomer artists based in Berlin. With the announcement of the projects funded within the 2nd application period of its Label Funding programme, an application for the third and thus last application period of the current funding year is possible as of now.
FUNDING: 2ND APPLICATION DEADLINE IN 2022
The five-member expert jury received 16 applications with a total volume of 69.781,20 euros in the selection procedure of the second funding round for the Label Funding programme in 2022. For the current round six applications were recommended for funding and a total funding amount of 23.400,00 euros was awarded.
In addition to meeting the formal criteria, the jury places importance to taking into account the diversity of Berlin’s musical landscape and ensuring gender-equitable funding. The jury consisted of Sarah Farina (DJ, producer), Julia Lorenz (music journalist, author), Pamela Owusu-Brenyah (freelance A&R, music consultantand curator Pop-Kultur Festival), Thien Nguyen (label operator, DJ, music and film producer) and Katja Lucker (Managing Director Musicboard Berlin GmbH).
In the second funding round of the year 2022, the following labels and artists receive support by Musicboard Berlin:
| Applicant / Label | Artist | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| House Of Clio | Leslie Clio | 5.000,00 € |
| Listenrecords - Kluck, Müller GbR | L I N | 4.000,00 € |
| Motor Entertainment GmbH | Olmo | 3.400,00 € |
| Musszo Records | Yusuf Sahilli Band | 3.000,00 € |
| MW-Music | MOREA | 3.000,00 € |
| SPRINGSTOFF GmbH | TEZA | 5.000,00 € |
CALL FOR CONCEPTS: 3RD APPLICATION DEADLINE IN 2022
We would like to point out that the online application process for the third and last application deadline of 2022 for the Label Funding programme was activated. The allocation of funding is subject to the availability of funds. Closing date is August 15, 2022, 6 p.m. – we look forward to incoming applications!
You can find detailed information and documents on the Label Funding programme here.
Press Release:
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