Music
Creation and production: pop, jazz, global
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 (new repertoire, recorded music productions, musical performance, etc.)
For Whom
Nationally established music professionals and bands from Switzerland who are active in the pop, rock, jazz, electronic, experimental, global sounds and hip-hop genres
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 music professionals work with professionals from the field (label, management, booking agency, etc.)
- Appropriate fees for the music professionals
- Appropriate financial support from other funding organisations
- 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, implementation and demo, international promotion strategy)
- Details of the individuals involved and possibly also the label
- Schedule for the creation and production phase and for the national and international promotion strategy
- If recorded music is produced: compelling concept for the promotion and distribution of the recording
- Detailed budget for the creation and production phase (incl. social security contributions for staffing costs), possibly also the recorded music production and financing plan (incl. enquiries to other funding organisations and co-producers)
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.