Friesland Pop is a regional music development organization focused on strengthening the Friese pop scene, especially by creating opportunities for Friese artists, acts, and music organizations. It supports live programming, export/touring, and fair compensation for artists, with a strong emphasis on talent development and helping local musicians build sustainable careers both inside and outside Friesland. The funder appears to favor small, practical contributions that unlock concrete performances, tours, and visibility for Friese acts rather than large general operating grants.
Small, targeted grants and fee supplements, typically ranging from €200 to €1,000, with annual or ongoing program-based support rather than open-ended funding. Applications are tied to specific events or tours; one program runs year-round with a 6-week advance application window, while export support is limited to a small number of acts each year and the fair-pay pilot runs through 2025.
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Apply only for clearly defined activities involving Friese artists, and be prepared to show how the project supports talent development, live exposure, or fair pay. For event support, submit at least 6 weeks in advance; for export funding, expect a competitive annual selection with only five acts supported, and for fair-pay support, ensure the fee request fits the program’s cap by act size.
Current and upcoming funding from Friesland Pop that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For acts from Friesland that want to tour abroad. The act must play at least 3 consecutive dates outside the Netherlands, perform at venues or festivals that regularly program music, have performances officially announced by the venue or festival, and play mostly own work. Support is offered to 5 acts annually.
Deadline: Annual program; no specific application deadline listed.
Who can apply: Intended for smaller venues and festivals, cafés, entrepreneurs, foundations, broedplaatsen, labels and similar organizers. Not intended for organizers that receive structural subsidy for concerts. Only performances by Friese acts qualify; the act must play mostly own work. Combination lineups may qualify if 2/3 of the lineup consists of Friese acts. An organization may apply up to 3 times per year.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted year-round; submit at least 6 weeks before the event; post-event settlement within 2 months after the event.
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