Thematic portal Early Music The early music scene is a wide-ranging network: it includes specialized ensembles and festivals as well as research institutions, museums, instrument makers, and publishers. read more
Thematic portal Music Funding Talents need support, players in the music sector need reliable funding. The state, companies and civil society support the production and performance of music in Germany. read more
Thematic portal Contemporary Music Special ensembles, festivals, concert series: Contemporary music is created in widely ramified networks. Those who are active in this field not only focus on artistic skills but also on international exchange. read more
Thematic portal Music Economy As part of the cultural and creative sector, the music economy provides events, sound carriers, music supplies and instruments as well as music lessons. Economically, it is of great importance, because other sectors also use the products. read more
Thematic portal Popular and World Music Whether niche or mainstream: popular music forms an indispensable part of German cultural life. The variety of scenes is great – and so is the enthusiasm for rock music, Schlager and co. read more
Thematic portal Music Education Music education is an indispensable part of cultural life in Germany. Numerous institutions and players provide early education, instrumental lessons and special offers for the elderly. read more
Thematic portal Music and Media Alongside radio and television, the internet has become a place where music is heard, distributed and commented on. The structures of the new media diversity also have an effect on musical life. read more
Thematic portal Music Theatre and Concert Theaters, concert halls, orchestras and festivals form one of the densest musical landscapes in the world. In addition to the publicly funded institutions, there are hundreds of independent ensembles and private organisers. read more
Thematic portal Church Music – Music in Religions Churches and religious communities are among the most important culture-supporting institutions in Germany. Music is made here in a variety of ways every day: in singing, playing, praying and giving concerts. read more
Thematic portal Further Education and Training The need for further education and training in the music sector is growing. The idea of lifelong learning has long been recognised – this is also shown by around 2,000 events in the course portal every year. read more
Thematic portal Jazz All over the country, professionals and young talents are playing, improvising and jamming – now even in classical concert halls. A dense infrastructure ensures that Germany has such a lively jazz scene. read more
Thematic portal Education and Profession Across Germany, tertiary-level schools, universities and special institutes train musical and pedagogical professionals. Young academics and journalists can chose between many different paths. read more
Thematic portal Music Research and Documentation Researching and collecting have a long tradition in Germany. Knowledge about music is constantly being increased through the evaluation of sources, diverse methods in the fields of research and academic exchange. read more
Thematic portal Amateur Music-Making Every day, millions of people across Germany come together at rehearsals, concerts and spontaneous performances. Amateur musicians organise themselves in associations and clubs, but also come together in temporary projects. read more
Bericht Jun 2025 Kulturförderbericht Berichtsjahr 2023 Berlin Nach dem Bericht der Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und Gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt des Landes Berlin lagen die Ausgaben des Kulturhaushalts 2023 bei rund 723,5 Mio. Euro. read more
Positionspapier May 2025 DTKV-Positionspapier zur GEMA-Reform 2025 Der Deutsche Tonkünstlerverband begrüßt die Initiative der GEMA, ihre Förderstrukturen anzupassen, mahnt jedoch zugleich die Wahrung kultureller Vielfalt an. read more
Erklärung May 2025 Dresdner Erklärung Der VdM unterstreicht in der auf der Bundesversammlung 2025 verabschiedeten Erklärung die Bedeutung musikalischer Bildung als Grundpfeiler demokratischer Teilhabe. read more
Positionspapier May 2025 Policy Paper Strukturförderung Der Verband FREO kritisiert, dass bei freien Ensembles und Orchestern vor allem kurzfristige künstlerische Projekte gefördert werden statt langfristige verlässliche Strukturen. read more
