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

31/07/2026

German Music Export goes ADE 2026!✨

From October 21–25, 2026, we’re heading to Amsterdam Dance Event – the global meeting point for the electronic music industry. Artists, DJs, producers, labels, tech start-ups, industry professionals and creatives from around the world come together at ADE and we’re excited to be part of it.

Want to join us? We’re offering our delegates discount coupons for ADE tickets. The discount will range between 10% and 15%, depending on the number of requests we receive.

🔗 Interested? Apply via following link: https://inimu.lamapoll.de/ADE2026/en

📅 Application deadline: August 26, 2026

Please note: Receiving a coupon does not replace the official ADE registration process. You are still responsible for applying and registering for ADE yourself. Coupons are strictly personal and non-transferable.

See you in Amsterdam! 🌍🎶

29/07/2026

As part of the Spotlight on... Heavy Metal program at Reeperbahn Festival 2026, we are hosting an international matchmaking session for music professionals working in the heavy metal sector. The format is open to booking agents, managers, record labels, festivals, publishers, promoters, and other music industry professionals interested in building new international connections, exploring collaboration opportunities, and strengthening their export network within the heavy metal scene.

Interested? Apply now until August 23, 2026.

🕛 Friday, September 18, 2026
📍Alte Liebe (Spielbudenplatz 21, Hamburg)
🔗Apply via following link: https://inimu.lamapoll.de/HEAVY-Matchmaking-at-Reeperbahn-Festival-2026/en

29/07/2026

Ready to take the next step in international music export? 🌍
The third and final application round of this year’s International Export Funding for Music Companies program opens on August 31, 2026 and will be open until September 21 , 2026.

Are you interested in expanding your international activities and want to learn more about the program? Join our free online information session on August 31, 2026, to kick off the new funding round. Our team will introduce the program, explain the application process, provide insights into the funding opportunities, and answer all your questions.

📅 August 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
📍 Online via Zoom

🔗 Register via following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1ZsKKEaKQgmtHcH9MHCwiw #/registration

29/07/2026

Interested in ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) and the European Talent Exchange Program? 🎶Join our free online workshop with ESNS booker Janneke de Boer, who will introduce one of Europe's leading showcase festivals, share practical application tips, and explain the European Talent Exchange Programme.

🎤 About the speaker
Janneke de Boer (Groningen, NL) is Junior Booker EU at ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), where she works on booking European emerging artists for the showcase festival. Besides ESNS, she works as a music promoter at Explore the North festival in Leeuwarden and she organizes events at the iconic venue VERA in Groningen with her own organization The Hands Off Project.

Sign up now via following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lUU7oEpHS5iLRNpL6PU7oA #/registration

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Du möchtest mehr über das ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) und das European Talent Exchange Programm erfahren? 🎶

Dann sei dabei bei unserem kostenlosen Online-Workshop mit ESNS Bookerin Janneke de Boer. Sie gibt Einblicke in eines der wichtigsten Showcase-Festivals Europas, teilt Tipps für eine erfolgreiche Bewerbung und erklärt das European Talent Exchange Programme.

🎤 Speaker
Janneke de Boer (Groningen, NL) ist Junior Booker EU beim ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) und verantwortet die Buchung europäischer Newcomer für das Showcase-Festival. Darüber hinaus arbeitet sie als Musikpromoterin beim Explore the North Festival in Leeuwarden und organisiert mit ihrer eigenen Initiative The Hands Off Project Veranstaltungen im legendären Club VERA in Groningen.

Melde dich jetzt über folgenden Link an: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lUU7oEpHS5iLRNpL6PU7oA #/registration

📅 August 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
📍 Zoom
🗣️ English

24/06/2026

SXSW is calling! 🎶
From March 15–21, 2027 in Austin, Texas, SXSW once again brings together music, creativity & innovation on a global scale - uniting artists, professionals, and audiences from all over the world. If you’re a musician based in Germany and ready to share your music internationally, this is your opportunity.

Apply now for a chance to perform at SXSW and be part of one of the world’s most important showcase festivals.

🔗More info via the following link: https://www.initiative-musik.de/showcase-festivals/

📅 Early application deadline: Sept 2, 2026
📅 Final application deadline: Nov 20, 2026

11/06/2026

Initiative Musik is hiring! 🎶
German Music Export is offering a mandatory internship.

Your tasks will include:
✅ Supporting the planning and preparation of international export projects
✅ Conducting research and maintaining project-related data
✅ Assisting with presentations, information materials, and project documentation
✅ Creating and supporting content for our website, newsletter, social media, and other channels
✅ Managing participants and stakeholder communications
✅ Communicating with national and international partners and service providers
✅ Coordinating schedules, meetings, and project timelines
✅ Supporting administrative and organizational processes across the team

📅 Start: September 2026
📍 Duration: 3–6 months
📩 Apply by July 5, 2026

🔗Find more information via following link: https://www.initiative-musik.de/jobs/

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

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