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German Music Export by Initiative Musik is the export office for the German music industry.

01/06/2026

Applications for our funding program "International Export Funding for Music Companies" is now open again. 🎉
The application periods runs from June 1 to June 22 (12 PM). The earliest possible projected start date for funded projects is calendar week 35 (24.-28.08.2026).
🔗 Find all information via following link:
https://www.initiative-musik.de/en/export-funding/

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Ab sofort könnt ihr wieder Anträge für das Förderprogramm "Internationale Exportförderung für Musikunternehmen" stellen. 🎉
Die Antragsphase läuft vom 1.6. bis 22.6., 12 Uhr. Frühestmöglicher voraussichtlicher Projektbeginn ist die KW 35 (24.-28.08.2026).

🔗 Alle Infos gibt es über den folgenden Link: https://www.initiative-musik.de/exportfoerderung/

07/05/2026

Next week, the ZEITGEIST Showcase returns to The Great Escape Festival and we’re thrilled to present ROOMER and SPIRAL DRIVE, two of the eight outstanding German acts performing as part of this year’s showcase. ✨

🎤ROOMER
Roomer is a Berlin-based band weaving noise, melody, and memory into guitar-driven songs that blur the line between emotional immediacy and sonic experimentation. Formed by long-time collaborators Ronja Schößler, Ludwig Wandinger, and Luka Aron, the band brings together distinct voices from across Europe’s avant-garde, folk, and electronic scenes.
(Text: The Great Escape Festival)

📅 Friday, May 15, 12:20 PM
📍 Patterns Upstairs

🎤 SPIRAL DRIVE
On the 2022 release, the German/Austrian music producer (Mother’s Cake, Noah Fürbringer) and live musician Raphaël Neikes showcases his ability to seamlessly blend psychedelic rock, alternative rock, psych pop, grunge, and indie rock. Comparisons to bands like Tame Impala, MGMT, or even Pink Floyd are never far off—yet the band defies easy categorization.
(Text: The Great Escape Festival)

📅 Friday, May 15, 2:15 PM
📍 Patterns Upstairs

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On May 15, discover some of the most exciting emerging artists from Germany at the ZEITGEIST showcase at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton.
Join us beforehand for the ZEITGEIST Reception — more info via following link: https://linktr.ee/zeitgeist_2025🔗

ZEITGEIST RECEPTION
📅 Friday, May 15, 11:30 AM
📍 Patterns
🎟️ Open to all festival ticket holders & delegates

ZEITGEIST SHOWCASE
📅 Friday, May 15, 12:15 PM
📍 Patterns (Upstairs and Downstairs)
🎟️ Open to all festival ticket holders & delegates

All eight acts performing at the ZEITGEIST Showcase are supported through our International Live and Showcase Funding program.

05/05/2026

MENT Ljubljana is calling! 🎵
From February 17 - 20, 2027, Ljubljana becomes the meeting point for new sounds, fresh talent, and unforgettable live moments.

Artist applications are open until August 14, 2026 - ready to bring your music to the stage and be part of it? 🎉

🔗 Apply now via following link: https://ment.si/en/news/apply-to-play-at-ment-2027/

29/04/2026

Waves Vienna is back October 1–3, 2026 in Vienna! 🎵
Artist applications are open until May 29 — ready to play your own showcase?

🔗 Apply now via following link: https://www.wavesvienna.com/news/artist-application-for-2026-open

23/04/2026

ZEITGEIST @ The Great Escape 2026! 🎉 Get ready for a deep dive into Germany’s most exciting newcomer sounds! 🎶 On May 15, the ZEITGEIST reception and showcase will take place at Patterns Upstairs and Downstairs during The Great Escape Festival – featuring 8 incredible acts:

✨ Atomic Lobster
✨ Lina-Mariah
✨ Lisl
✨ Power Plush
✨ Sorvina
✨ Spiral Drive
✨ Roomer
✨ Suzan Köcher’s Suprafon

🕓 ZEITGEIST Reception: 11:30 am (delegates only)
🎤ZEITGEIST Showcase: 12:15 pm (please note: you need a festival ticket to attend)
📍 Patterns, Brighton

The ZEITGEIST reception and showcase are organized by the German pop music funding institutions RockCity Hamburg, Musicboard Berlin, Pop NRW - Nachwuchsförderung für junge Musiker:innen in NRW, Verband für Popkultur in Bayern e.V., Pop-Büro Region Stuttgart, BPM Sachsen and German Music Export by Initiative Musik.

As part of the International Live and Showcase Funding program, GERMAN MUSIC EXPORT of Initiative Musik supports the eight acts Atomic Lobster, Lina-Mariah, Lisl, Power Plush, Roomer, Sorvina, Spiral Drive, and Suzan Köcher’s Suprafon at The Great Escape Festival.

🔗 More about our ZEITGEIST reception and showcase via following link: https://linktr.ee/zeitgeist_2025
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Mach dich bereit und tauche ein in Deutschlands spannendsten Newcomer:innen-Sound! 🎶
Am 15. Mai präsentieren sich 8 spannende Acts bei der ZEITGEIST Reception mit anschließendem Showcase auf dem The Great Escape Festival. Folgende Artists sind mit dabei:

✨ Atomic Lobster
✨ Lina-Mariah
✨ Lisl
✨ Power Plush
✨ Sorvina
✨ Spiral Drive
✨ Roomer
✨ Suzan Köcher’s Suprafon

🕓 Reception: 11:30 Uhr (nur für Delegierte)
🎤 Showcase: 12:00 Uhr (bitte beachten: Du benötigst ein Festival-Ticket, um teilzunehmen)
📍 Patterns Upstairs, Brighton

Die ZEITGEIST Reception und das Showcase werden von den deutschen Popfördereinrichtungen RockCity Hamburg, Musicboard Berlin, Pop NRW - Nachwuchsförderung für junge Musiker:innen in NRW, Verband für Popkultur in Bayern e.V., Pop-Büro Region Stuttgart, BPM Sachsen
und dem German Music Export der Initiative Musik organisiert.

🔗 Mehr zur ZEITGEIST Reception und zum Showcase hier: https://linktr.ee/zeitgeist_2025

Im Rahmen der Internationalen Live- und Showcaseförderung unterstützt der GERMAN MUSIC EXPORT der Initiative Musik die Acts Atomic Lobster, Lina-Mariah, Lisl, Power Plush, Roomer, Sorvina, Spiral Drive und Suzan Köcher's Suprafon beim The Great Escape Festival.

14/04/2026

Excitement is building! 🎷✨
From April 22–25, 2026, jazzahead! returns to Bremen - the world’s largest gathering for the international jazz community. With round 3,000 participants from across the globe and an outstanding showcase program, it’s the ultimate hotspot for jazz lovers.
Expect incredible live concerts, valuable networking opportunities, and a special focus on “Jazz made in Germany.”
🎶 Don’t miss the 8 exclusive showcase concerts by German jazz bands at the German Jazz Expo!

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Die Vorfreude steigt! 🎷✨
Vom 22.–25. April 2026 kehrt die jazzahead! nach Bremen zurück - das weltweit größte Treffen der internationalen Jazzszene. Mit über 3.000 Teilnehmenden aus aller Welt und einem herausragenden Showcase-Programm ist sie der Hotspot für alle Jazzliebhaber:innen.
Freut euch auf großartige Live-Konzerte, wertvolle Networking-Möglichkeiten und einen besonderen Fokus auf „Jazz made in Germany“.
🎶 Verpasst nicht die 8 exklusiven Showcase-Konzerte deutscher Jazzbands bei der German Jazz Expo!

01/04/2026

GERMAN HAUS at SXSW 2026 — captured in our official aftermovie. ❤️‍🔥

22,000+ visitors. 20 partners. 64 delegates. 15 artists. 40+ sessions. 120+ speakers.
But beyond the numbers, it was about one thing above all: real exchange.
Startups, tech, and music came together under one roof, creating a space where ideas, perspectives, and experiences could truly connect. Across industries, disciplines, and cultures, conversations sparked new thinking and lasting relationships.
Thank you to everyone who joined, contributed, performed, and helped shape this space for meaningful dialogue.

🎬 Press play and relive the moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NSyQ8LuaKQ

📸 Alexander Schliephake
📹 INSHORE
🎶 KUOKO & JOPLYN

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GERMAN HAUS is a project organized by German Music Export by Initiative Musik, in collaboration with Startup Germany (Digital Hub Initiative) and many other partners. The GERMAN HAUS is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy through the Division Cultural and Creative Industrie (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie).

01/04/2026

📣 Call for Applications: WOMEX 2026

WOMEX – the Worldwide Music Expo – takes place in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from Oct 21–25, 2026, bringing together global music professionals for showcases, conference sessions & a trade fair. Germany-based music professionals can apply until June 8, 2026 (11:59 pm) to join the official German delegation.

Selected participants receive:
✅A discount on the WOMEX registration (discount price: 3rd Person Rate + VAT)
✅Access to the GERMAN MUSIC EXPORT stand as a meeting and working point
✅Listing in the GERMAN MUSIC EXPORT promotional materials for WOMEX
✅The opportunity to participate in B2B formats.

⚡ Limited spots – early application recommended!

💡 Please note: If the requirements are met, up to 60% of the costs of travel and accreditation can also be covered through our International Export Funding for Music Companies funding program (separate submission of a funding application in German via the application portal necessary.)

🔗 Apply now via following link and connect with the global music industry: https://inimu.lamapoll.de/WOMEX-2026-Call-for-Delegates/en

17/03/2026

German Music Export at SXSW – Day 5 at GERMAN HAUS! 🎉

The final day at GERMAN HAUS at SXSW ended on a high note, celebrating the diversity and creativity of Germany’s music scene presented by German Music Export.

The afternoon kicked off with networking for music industry professionals before the daytime showcase took the stage with powerful live performances - from Agatha is Dead!’s Rock energy to Bikini Beach’s Garage Rock and Nilipek’s Dream Pop. 🎤⚡

As the evening unfolded, the stage welcomed bold and uncompromising performances across genres: KUOKO’s Pop-Electronica, Rosa Anschütz’s Pop Post Punk Electronica Industrial, and Modeselektor’s high-energy, bass-heavy Techno beats. ✨🔥

Swipe for highlights from Day 5 — what an unforgettable finale!

📸 Alexander Schliephake
📹 INSHORE
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GERMAN HAUS is a project organized by German Music Export by Initiative Musik in collaboration with Startup Germany (Digital Hub Initiative) and many other partners. The GERMAN HAUS is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy through the Division Cultural and Creative Industrie (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie).

16/03/2026

Imagining Futures & Amplifying Voices – Day 4 at GERMAN HAUS! 🎉

Day 4 at GERMAN HAUS at SXSW invited participants to imagine the future together. The day started with a collaborative futuring ideathon, exploring new ideas and perspectives for tomorrow’s world.
From MediaTech, XR, EventTech, AI, and Mobility to Digital Health, Germany’s most forward-thinking startups showcased ideas you could see and experience firsthand.

Collaborative sessions explored how we shape the future of cities, work, tech, and the arts, while panels discussed cosmopolitanism, talent mobility, transatlantic music careers, and creative business models. 🌍

As evening set in, the Rolling Stone Germany x German Music Export Reception on the rooftop connected music professionals and industry leaders in a vibrant, relaxed setting. Later, the night heated up at the official Export the Rave Showcase, presented by German Music Export, where shosharascal took the stage, followed by Miss Bashful and Luca Eck, turning GERMAN HAUS into SXSW’s ultimate party destination. 🌙🎶

Swipe for some highlights from Day 4 — the energy was unforgettable! 🔥

📸 Alexander Schliephake
📹 INSHORE

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GERMAN HAUS is a project organized by German Music Export by Initiative Musik in collaboration with Startup Germany (Digital Hub Initiative) and many other partners. The GERMAN HAUS is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy through the Division Cultural and Creative Industrie (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie).

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