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Financial aid

Autonomous Government subsidies for the music and stage sector

Object of the aid

To contribute to the promotion of productive activity and to foment the theatre, dance and music sector markets.

Beneficiaries

All those natural and legal persons whose professional activity is based in these sectors and whose business address or headquarters are located in Galicia, provided that they meet the requirements specified in the terms and conditions of the call for applications. Below is a list of the sections included therein of specific interest to the music sector:

  • Credit-Culture Programme: funding for companies dedicated to the production and distribution of cultural services, aimed at promoting, facilitating and standardising access by cultural enterprises to financing for their activities.
  • Promotion and distribution of recorded music: funding for companies dedicated to music production and distribution with their offices, headquarters or permanent base in Galicia, aimed at promoting the distribution and commercialisation of recordings of cultural interest.
  • Distribution: funding to promote the international distribution of cultural products and services from professional Galician enterprises and/or companies. Funding is available for the international distribution of scenic and musical arts produced by Galician companies, for visits to cultural fairs and markets, and for the distribution of performances at cultural fairs.
  • Professional Associations: grants to support professional associations in the music and scenic arts sector.

Where to apply

Consellaría de Cultura e Turismo (Department of Culture and Tourism)
Axencia Galega das Industrias Culturais (Galician Agency for Cultural Enterprises)
Rúa da Vesada s/n
15703 Santiago de Compostela
SPAIN
Tel: +34 981 577 128 / 577 131
Fax: +34 981 577 127
Text detailing the resolution / Call for applications published in the Official Galician Gazette (DOG) (pdf) / Correction of errata (DOG nº 32, 16 February 2009) / Correction of errata (DOG nº 44, 4 March 2009)

State aid for the promotion of contemporary Spanish music

Object of the aid

To foment contemporary music by providing support for the artistic work of stable groups, bands and solo music performers. Secondly, to provide support for projects set up by record labels specialising in the production, recording, editing and distribution of contemporary music and new musical creations. Finally, to boost Spanish music creation as far as possible by providing financial aid for composers.

Beneficiaries

All those natural and legal persons in the European Union and other states belonging to the European Economic Space that meet the requirements specified in the resolution, with the exception of the financial aid destined exclusively for Spanish composers.

Where to apply

Ministerio de Cultura (Ministry of Culture)
Instituto Nacional de las Artes escénicas y la Música (National Institute of Dramatic Art and Music)
Plaza del Rey nº 1 - 6ª planta
28004 Madrid
SPAIN
Tel: +34 91 701 70 14
Fax: +34 91 701 73 96
Call for applications published in the Spanish Official Gazette (BOE)

State financial aid for dance, poetry and music

Object of the aid

To boost the stability of dance, lyrical and music companies, groups and soloist, and foment the dissemination of their projects and shows; to encourage the promotion of the universal choreographic, lyrical and musical heritage within the Spain; to disseminate Spanish dance, poetry and music outside the country and to foment innovation in choreographic, lyrical and musical creation.

Beneficiaries

All those public and private persons and entities in the European Union and other states belonging to the European Economic Space that meet the requirements specified in the resolution.

Where to apply

Ministerio de Cultura (Ministry of Culture)
Instituto Nacional de las Artes escénicas y la Música (National Institute of Dramatic Art and Music)
Plaza del Rey nº 1 - 6ª planta
28004 Madrid
SPAIN
Tel: +34 91 701 70 14
Fax: +34 91 701 73 96
Call for applications published in the Spanish Official Gazette (BOE)
Grants

Where can I apply for financial aid for musical production in Galicia?

Both the Department of Culture of the Autonomous Government of Galicia and the Spanish Ministry of Culture provide financial aid for musical creation, production and markets.

Are these sources of aid compatible?

Yes, as each specifies its compatibility with other types of aid provided by other administrations or public and private, national and international organisations, provided that the total amount granted to the beneficiary does not exceed the maximum cost of the subsidised activity specified in each case.

Consellería de Cultura e Deporte
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