
Performing arts
Guest performance in Switzerland
What
Guest performances by companies or artists from Switzerland at venues and festivals in the respective other language regions (of Switzerland)
For Whom
Venues or festivals that invite productions from the other language regions of Switzerland
Selection Criteria
- The event organisers pay an appropriate fee and cover the costs for authors’ rights, accommodation, and daily allowances.
- Remuneration of all participants in accordance with the recommendations of the professional associations
In addition to these specific criteria, the apply.
Financial Contribution
- As a rule, the support is based on the travel and transport costs from the company’s headquarters.
- In the case of guest performances without travel costs (e.g. digital or hybrid productions), the funding may cover some of the realisation costs (e.g. for technology or adaptation).
- In cases where independent companies and artists have been invited, up to one third of the agreed fee may be covered in addition.
Content Of Application
- Project description
- Details of the individuals involved
- Date and venue of the guest performance(s)
- Detailed travel and transport list and the costs thereof
- Detailed budget and financial plan (incl. applications to other funding bodies)
Application Deadlines and Decision Timelines
Funding requests up to CHF 25,000 | Funding requests between CHF 25,001 and 50,000 | Funding requests over CHF 50’000 | |
Submission deadline | Open year-round | Open year-round | 1 September 1 December 1 March 1 June |
Earliest start date for the project | Eight weeks after submitting the application | Four months after submitting the application | Four months after submitting the application |
Notification of decision | Within eight weeks | Within four months | Within four months |
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