The Development Fund opens on October 1st: Apply for funding for music and performing arts projects
Artists, musicians, performers and other professionals in the music and performing arts industry can apply for grants for, among other things, marketing, mentorship and the development of concerts and performances. The application deadline is November 1 at 12:00.
By Julie Westh Nielsen
On October 1st, the Danish Artists’ Association’s Development Fund will open for applications in the second round of the year. The fund supports development work in the fields of music, performing arts, circus, and entertainment, for both performing and creative professionals.
The development work can be linked to a new production that is underway, or to an existing project that needs to be strengthened or rethought. The fund supports activities, but not the purchase of equipment or hardware.
Grants can be applied for in three areas
SoMe, marketing and booking: For example, press work, press materials, booking, social media or video production that can give a project greater reach.
Development of performance, project or concert: For activities that strengthen a new or already ongoing project.
Mentorship: To test a new collaboration or work with a mentor. Up to 5,000 kroner can be applied for mentoring.
To all practitioners in music and the performing arts
Both individuals and groups, bands or companies can apply. It is not a requirement to be a member of the Danish Artist Association. The grants typically range between 5,000 and 12,000 kroner.
The application must, among other things, include a description of the development work, a CV and a budget.
You can Read more about the requirements in the pool's FAQ and send the application via Danish Artist Union application portal.
The deadline is November 1, 2026 at 12:00.