Music
Creation and production: contemporary music
Information
For this new support measure, the earliest possible start date of your project is 1 July 2025. If your project is to be realised between 1 March and 30 June 2025, please contact us via music@prohelvetia.ch.
What
Creation and production grants for new musical works (commissioned compositions, music theatre, sound installations, musical productions with links to other artistic disciplines)
For Whom
Nationally established music professionals and ensembles from Switzerland who work in contemporary music, music theatre, sound art or contemporary folk music
Selection Criteria
- The music professionals are recognised nationwide and regularly perform at renowned event venues in Switzerland and abroad
- The music professionals have already been supported by Pro Helvetia as part of projects abroad
- The first public performance takes place as part of a renowned festival and/or a relevant concert series in or outside Switzerland
- Appropriate fees for the music professionals
- Appropriate financial support from other funding organisations
- Strategy for national and international promotion
- Artistic relevance, number and quality of the event venues and performance dates, national and international promotion potential
In addition to these specific criteria, the apply.
Financial Contribution
The amount of the grant depends on the overall size of the project, the fees and the production costs.
The maximum amount is CHF 25,000.
Content Of Application
- Project description (concept and implementation)
- Details of the individuals involved
- Schedule for the creation and production phase
- Date and venue of all confirmed performances
- Detailed budget broken down by creation and production costs (creation, rehearsals, etc.) and performance costs. Social security contributions must be budgeted for all staffing costs.
- Detailed financing plan (incl. enquiries to other funding organisations and co-producer services)
Format-specific Exclusion Criteria
It is not possible to submit the same application to the funding measures ‘Creation and production: pop, jazz, global’ and ‘Creation and production: contemporary music’ at the same time.
Application Deadlines and Decision Timelines
Applications can be submitted from | 1 January and 1 July |
Submission deadline | 1 March and 1 September |
Notification of decision | Within four months |
Earliest start date for the project | 1 July and 1 January |
Decision-making processes
The applications will be assessed by a jury.