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Upstream: Music (Fonds Podiumkunsten): up to €50,000 · Aden

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Fonds Podiumkunsten

Upstream: Music

Part grant, part interest-free loan for Dutch pre-mid-career artists in the market-driven music sector to grow their career.

€50,000Max per grant

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Fonds Podiumkunsten has paused this grant. Check fondspodiumkunsten.nl for when it reopens.

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Category: Career
Who applies: Artists
When to apply: Rolling

Who can apply

NL-based artists embedded in the Dutch (pop) music scene, at (pre) mid-career stage
Mainly performing your own material, with several releases, tours, press and a fanbase
A professional business and artistic team in place
The artist applies, or a manager, publisher or label on their behalf

How to apply

1
Read the regulation, explanation and FAQ on the Fonds Podiumkunsten page
2
Optionally email a draft application up to three weeks before applying

Create a Mijn Fonds account (allow two working days) and submit your plan and financing

Apply while the budget lasts; costs count only from the application date

Checked against fondspodiumkunsten.nl on October 28, 2026.

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