International funderBased in Norway

Det Norske Komponistfond

Oslo, NorwayWebsite

About Det Norske Komponistfond

Det Norske Komponistfond supports composers and music projects in Norway, with an emphasis on creating and presenting new music. Its grants appear to combine project support, production/development funding, and artist working stipends, suggesting a strong interest in both the composition process and the realization of performances or productions. The funder is especially relevant for independent composers, contemporary music initiatives, and artist-led projects that advance new repertoire and public presentation.

Focus Areas

Contemporary CompositionNew Music PerformancesMusic Production and DevelopmentComposer Working GrantsArtist-Led Project Support

Giving Approach

Offers project grants and working stipends, likely through a program-based application process for Norway-based composers and music projects; support appears to be tied to specific artistic development or production needs rather than general operating funding.

How to approach this funder

Check musikkfondene.no for the current application window and eligibility rules. Applicants should clearly frame how the project advances new music, specify the composer’s role, and describe the intended production or performance outcome, as funding is centered on composition, development, and artistic work support.

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