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Apply for operating grants
The application for the Arts Council's operating grant for independent music groups is now open. The application is open until May 13th! More info is available here.
Current events from the Arts Council
Grants to apply for from Artists' Committee during the spring:
• International exchange and travel allowance:
– Application deadline April 24 at 14.00:XNUMX p.m.
• Project grant:
– Application period 5 May–6 June at 14.00:XNUMX PM
Live at Heart 2025
Live at Heart is being held in Örebro on September 3–6, 2025 and is both a showcase festival and a conference where the music industry meets. As a musical act, you can apply to play at the festival. More info is available here!
Music Sweden invites ♫
Seminar on an inclusive music industry on April 11
How is gender equality and inclusion in the music industry really doing? The results of the Swedish Music Perspectives Survey from autumn 2024 are presented at an online seminar April 11, 10.00:12.00 a.m.–XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.
Participants include MCV member Aurelia Dey and Karin Inde, vice-chairman of SAMI and chairwoman of the Musicians' Association. ➛ Information and registration are available at Musiksverige's website.
Folk/roots residence Vänna Gård
Are you a professional musician and active in genres such as folk music, bluegrass, old-time, cajun, country blues or blues? Then you can apply for the Swedish Cultural Administration's new residency in folk and roots music at Vänna Gård in June!
Children's Culture East!
The digital catalogue Barnkultur Öst presents cultural activities aimed at children in Östergötland from preschool to high school.
As a cultural actor, you are welcome to submit an expression of interest to participate in the regional cultural offering for children and young people. Expressions of interest relate to all or part of 2026 and should be submitted no later than 5 May.
Application and criteria are available here.
Region Östergötland is behind Children's Culture East.