In the first half of 2024, Musicboard Berlin awards a total of 48,985.00 euros for support tour projects of Berlin bands and artists. Applications for the Support Tour Funding programme are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Musicboard’s Support Tour Funding programme supports up-and-coming Berlin pop musicians in their plans to go on national or international tour with a more established act. To be on tour with a headlining act for a longer period, generally exceeds the financial budget of younger bands. This is where the Support Tour Funding comes in, enabling the support act to expand its audience and gain live experiences. The funding is awarded as a purpose-specific scholarship.
The funding is awarded upon recommendation of an independent jury of Berlin-based pop experts. In 2024, the jury appointed to the Support Tour Funding programme consists of Anna Groß (artist and event manager, label operator SPRINGSTOFF GmbH), Donata Kramarz (singer, songwriter, and producer), and Sebastian Hoffmann (programme director and organiser, consultant touring artists).
26 SUPPORT TOUR PROJECTS RECEIVE A TOTAL OF 48,985.00 EUROS
The three-member expert jury received 38 formally valid applications with a total volume of 119,322.92 euros for the Support Tour Funding programme. 26 applications were recommended for funding with a total funding amount of 48,985.00 euros.
In the first half of the year 2024, the following artists have received Musicboard’s Support Tour Funding
Artist/Band Touring with Funding
Marlena Käthe GINA ÉTÉ 3,000.00 €
Interbellum Postcards 3,000.00 €
CAVA BLOND 2,000.00 €
Maiorano Say She She 1,600.00 €
The Late Summers Madsen 3,000.00 €
Buket REVELLE 2,500.00 €
Robert Kretzschmar Kortez 2,500.00 €
Mitsune Say Yes Dog 1,400.00 €
Dino Paris & der Chor der Finsternis Theodor Shitstorm 875.00 €
Celina Bostic Maxim 3,000.00 €
Brenda Blitz Grossstadtgeflüster 1,050.00 €
NINA & Radio Wolf Cannons 1,500.00 €
Christin Nichols Kettcar 2,750.00 €
Lonski & Classen Yann Tiersen 1,750.00 €
Plattenbau A Place To Bury Strangers 860.00 €
MARYAM.fyi RAZZ 1,750.00 €
GO MAHHH Phoenician Drive 1,100.00 €
Baby Smith Morgana 1,750.00 €
Trille Il Civetto 780.00 €
LIN Nnella 2,200.00 €
TATIA Tiflis Transit 370.00 €
LIE NING MINE 2,000.00 €
REMOTE BONDAGE Hi Spencer! 2,000.00 €
Holly North Christian Löffler 1,750.00 €
Grimson ROAR 2,500.00 €
IUMA Ben Zucker 2,000.00 €
In addition to meeting the formal criteria, the jury also places importance to taking into account the diversity of Berlin’s musical landscape and ensuring gender-equitable funding.
APPLICATION FOR SUPPORT TOUR FUNDING OPEN UNTIL 30 NOVEMBER 2024
Applications for Support Tour Funding are reviewed on a rolling basis. In 2024, applications can be submitted up to and including 30 November, subject to the availability of funds.
Support Tour Funding