Musicboard Berlin Label Funding
Musicboard Berlin – Labelförderung
Up to EUR 5,000 per label per year for promotion and marketing of newcomer releases (max 2 measures per label and 1 per artist per year; usually a fixed amount). Provided by Musicboard Berlin GmbH.
Check if you qualify for Musicboard Berlin Label Funding
Answer a few questions about you and your project. The co-pilot opens Musicboard Berlin Label Funding for you and shows what already fits, what blocks you and what to do next.
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Key facts
- Amount
- Up to EUR 5,000 per label per year for promotion and marketing of newcomer releases (max 2 measures per label and 1 per artist per year; usually a fixed amount)
- Duration
- Not fixed
- Type
- Grant
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Pre-revenue, Revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Unclear
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE, EN
- Location
- Label and artists based in Berlin
Who can apply
- Berlin-based owner- or artist-run independent pop labels with no more than 5% market share
- At least two professionally handled releases and a GVL label code
- Measures must help establish Berlin newcomer artists in pop music
- Independent jury recommends; apply through Musicboard's online tool
What usually blocks applicants
- Need a track record of two releases and a GVL label code
- Small, competitive budget (2026 round 2: 7 of 30 applications funded)
- Only promotion/marketing measures, not running costs
Deadline and timing
2026 guideline rounds: 15 Feb, 15 May, 15 Aug (third round closed 17 Aug 2026). 2027 dates not announced; Musicboard is revising its programmes for 2027.
Frequently asked
How much does Musicboard Berlin Label Funding pay?
Up to EUR 5,000 per label per year for promotion and marketing of newcomer releases (max 2 measures per label and 1 per artist per year; usually a fixed amount)
Who can apply for Musicboard Berlin Label Funding?
Stages: pre-revenue, revenue, incorporated. Solo founders can apply. Location: Label and artists based in Berlin. The full list of conditions is under Who can apply above.
When is the Musicboard Berlin Label Funding deadline?
2026 guideline rounds: 15 Feb, 15 May, 15 Aug (third round closed 17 Aug 2026). 2027 dates not announced; Musicboard is revising its programmes for 2027.
Where do I apply for Musicboard Berlin Label Funding?
On the official page: https://www.musicboard-berlin.de/en/funding/. Applications are accepted in DE, EN.
Do I have to pay back Musicboard Berlin Label Funding or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Musicboard Berlin Label Funding?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 19 October 2026. Most facts read from the official source; some details need confirmation. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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