Photo: Stefanie Kulisch
Berlin is one of the most exciting cities for contemporary music, with a scene that moves between the experimental spaces of the independent scene and established concert halls. The Month of Contemporary Music brings this diversity to life each year, showcasing various artistic positions, current trends, and new works through concerts, performances, and sound installations.
In a three-day program from September 13 to September 15, 2025, Art Music Denmark, Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg, Pro Helvetia, and field notes invite musicians, composers, ensembles, and curators to explore the Berlin scene and connect with its key actors.
The programme includes:
– The opening concert of the Month of Contemporary Music on September 13, 2025, featuring the AGGREGATE Festival by gamut inc at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
– More concert visits with artist talks
– Studio visits and meetings with project spaces
– Networking events with Berlin-based artists and organizers
– Opportunities to connect with other international participants of the programme
To ensure the programme is tailored to the individual needs of participants, we offer personal consultation before the trip and support in arranging meetings with key figures in the Berlin music scene.
The programme covers:
– Travel
– Accommodation
– Concert tickets
– Per diem
– Local travel in Denmark is not covered.
Who can apply:
– Danish citizens, regardless of whether you live in Denmark or abroad
– Artists, curators or representatives of ensembles or festivals of any nationality currently residing in Denmark
How to apply:
If you are a performer, curator, representative of an ensemble, festival or in other fashion connected to the Danish contemporary music scene you can apply for participation by filling in the following application form: online form
Submission deadline: April 23, 2025
Selection process:
The selection will be made by a jury consisting of representatives from Art Music Denmark’s Music Committee, Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg, Pro Helvetia and the inm / field notes Berlin.
For inquiries, please contact lisa.benjes@inm-berlin.de.
If you are interested in the program but not from one of the partner countries, you are still warmly invited to participate. However, please note that we are unable to cover the costs.
This project is happening in collaboration with inm / field notes Berlin, Kultur | Ix – Arts Council Luxembourg, Pro Helvetia and is supported by the Danish Arts Foundation.
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