Musikfonds Outer Ear — Round 2/2026

A €25,000–50,000 fund for participatory German projects in which audiences unfamiliar with experimental music become part of the creative process.

Channels

Project dependent

Maximum duration

Projects from 01 Jan 2027 through the end of 2028; up to two years

Application cost

Free to apply

Attendance

Participatory project taking place mainly in Germany required

Eligibility

Germany-based professional artists, ensembles, bands and organisations working in current and experimental music

Guaranteed support

€25,000–50,000 for participatory creation and presentation