The recipients of the first funding round 2026 in the Label Funding Programme are determined – Musicboard Berlin awards a total of 21,500 euros to five labels. At the same time, the second funding round begins, with an application deadline on 15 May 2026 at 6 p.m.
Within the Label Funding programme, Musicboard Berlin regularly grants indirect artist funding to label operators who are planning specific steps to establish newcomer artists from the field of pop music. The financial support for some components of promotion and marketing helps labels operate with more flexibility, and the addition of the labels’ expertise works to the artists’ benefit. Both labels and artists must be based in Berlin. Funding is awarded through Musicboard Berlin GmbH upon recommendation of an independent jury of Berlin-based pop experts.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE SECOND FUNDING ROUND NOW OPEN
With the announcement of the first funding round, the online application process for the second application period begins. All information and documents as well as FAQs about this funding programme and the link to the online application tool can be found on the Label Funding website. The application deadline is 15 May 2026 at 6 p.m.
RESULTS OF THE FIRST FUNDING ROUND
In the first funding round 2026, 18 applications with a total volume of 85,545.00 euros were submitted by the application deadline on 16 February. On the recommendation of the jury, five projects are supported with a total of 21,500.00 euros:
| Label | Artist | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Good Luck Kid | fiora | 5,000.00 € |
| Staatsakt | Nichtseattle | 5,000.00 € |
| From A Mountain Records | Andi Fins | 4,000.00 € |
| Post Pop Records | Fee Kürten | 4,000.00 € |
| Jakarta Records | S. Fidelity | 3,500.00 € |
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