About
Koda Kultur is the cultural funding arm of Koda, a Danish collective rights management organization for composers, songwriters, and music publishers. Each year, Koda allocates a portion of its revenues to cultural purposes. Koda Kultur supports three main strategic areas: gender balance and diversity in the music industry, strengthening the music ecosystem's supply chain for sustainable professional music creation, and promoting international export and exchange of Danish music.
Funding Opportunities
Writing Camps (A-ophold)
The Writing Camps program provides composers and songwriters with inspiration, new skills and insights into music, and opportunities to create new music together through specially planned, professional courses. Writing Camps can take place in Denmark or abroad and typically last between four to seven days. Koda Kultur offers approximately 12 camps of this kind per year. The program is designed to support all Koda members who are interested in the relevant genre or subject addressed by each specific camp. Successful applicants receive funding that covers participation in the writing camp, including travel costs, hotel accommodation, planned events, and to some extent, catering. Participants pay either DKK 1,000 or DKK 2,000 to take part in the camp, depending on the nature of the specific camp.
Working Grant (arbejdslegat)
The Working Grant supports the creation of new music within the genres of art music, including classical score music, audiovisual works, musical drama, electronica, game and film music, sound art and improvisation. The grant provides support for a compositional work process or an artistic process that applicants wish to initiate, explore and develop. The work grant is designed for composers and sound artists who want to immerse themselves in compositional work and who work experimentally and boundary-pushing with music and sound driven by artistic curiosity. Grants are available on varying scales: large working grants of DKK 50,000 or DKK 75,000, and small working grants from DKK 10,000 to DKK 40,000. The grant does not support commission fees or recording/release projects, which have separate grant programs. Recipients cannot receive other working grants while they have an open application pending.
The Elite Grant
The Elite Grant is targeted at the professional elite, whose production conditions and costs are significantly higher than other projects, but where the project has the potential to increase Danish rights income and exports significantly to the benefit of the Danish music industry in general. The goal of the grant is also to keep rights within the Danish rights collection system. The grant supports larger and longer-term projects that can take a music creator's career to the next level, such as major international pushes through travel or promotional work, or increased activity in the Danish market. Applicants must be Koda members who have earned at least DKK 150,000 in Koda income over the last three years, or demonstrate involvement in a project targeting broader commercial markets with a release in the pipeline. Grants typically range between DKK 50,000 and DKK 150,000 and support most project-related expenses except general operating costs or per diem expenses.
Sounds of the Future Residency at Sound Art Lab
The Sounds of the Future Residency at Sound Art Lab is realized in collaboration with Sound Art Lab, Struer Tracks, SPOR Festival and the Danish Composers' Society to support professional artists and projects focusing on development and exploration within sound art. The residency programme provides artists with a 3-week residency period at Sound Art Lab in Struer, Denmark, offering dedicated atelier space, access to professional sound studios for recording and editing stereo, surround and multi-channel works, electronic and wood workshops, and a general depot of audio gear including microphones, recorders, and speakers. Artists will also have access to an old anechoic chamber and additional workshops including 3D printers through partners at Sound Hub Denmark. Residing artists receive free accommodation at Sound Art Lab's 210 M2 flat in central Struer, with their own room and shared kitchen, living space and bathroom with other artists and guests. The program includes integration into the artistic environment at Sound Art Lab, with sparring opportunities, technical assistance, and communication of the artist's project through SAL's channels. Artists are required to give presentations of their artistic practice and development in an artist talk at Sound Art Lab or subsequently in their own environment. The residency provides an honorarium of 10,000 DKK per week (up to 3 weeks total) that can be used for travel and living expenses, purchase of special technical equipment, software, consultancy services, or other needs at the artist's disposal. Two residencies are awarded at each deadline, with application deadlines on May 1st and November 1st. Emphasis is placed on the applicant's portfolio, motivation and project idea, and their ability to benefit from a residency at Sound Art Lab with space and time for development and exploration within their own artistic practice.
Recording/Release Grant (udgivelsespuljen)
The purpose of the Recording/Release Grant is to support releases of newly created music in order to ensure the continued development of the music scene in Denmark. The Recording/Release Grant puts special emphasis on promoting the professional production of the creators' own new works. The grant supports expenses for the release of newly created music, including recording, mixing and mastering (CD, vinyl and digital releases) as well as musicians' fees, producers, studio rentals and copy production. The pool provides support for authors' own works that have not previously been published. The grant is paid as a deficit guarantee, and documentation must be submitted in the form of accounting of expenses, crediting of Koda Kultur, and documentation of the released music within 12 months after the commitment has been obtained.
Projects for members
This grant program is arranged by DPA (Danish Performing Arts) for all members of Koda. The program supports various projects including camps, masterclasses, workshops, and other professional development activities. Members can apply for current projects presented by DPA, which support different processes in music creation and dissemination. The program covers various stages of creative work including creation (idea, clarification, writing), improvement/development (coaching, camps, education), release (record, mix, master), and dissemination (PR/marketing, concert production, fairs and exhibitions). Note that applicants cannot receive support for the same project from multiple Koda Culture pools simultaneously, though they can apply for support for different phases of the same project from different pools.
Project Grant (Projektpuljen)
The Project Grant supports major projects or communication initiatives at home and abroad – such as festivals, larger events or campaigns – which focus on the creation and dissemination of new music. The projects must have certain scope, or involve initiatives that are deemed to be of broad national interest and appeal. In order to obtain support from the Koda Kultur Project Grant, the project in question must be deemed able to make a significant contribution to the creation and dissemination of new music. The expected and desired effect of any grant received must be clear from the outset. The grant welcomes applications from organisations, associations, festivals, institutions and other major entities. The funding typically comes as a regular subsidy, but in some cases it may take the form of a deficit guarantee to cover losses incurred by the project.
Retreat in Lille Skiveren
Self-organized stay in Jens Otto Kragh's former summer residence, Lille Skiveren, located in the southwestern corner of Skagen Municipality. This opportunity is designed for Koda members working within the genres of contemporary art music. A stay in Lille Skiveren can be applied for by Koda Members who work within genre areas of art music, which include, but are not limited to classical score music, audiovisual works, musical drama, electronica, game and film music, sound art and improvisation. The stay is for one week and offers a retreat environment for composers and musicians to work on their creative projects. If granted a stay, there will be a personal payment of DKK 2,500 for one week.
Psychological counselling and support in relation to inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment
As a member of Koda, you can apply for psychological counselling and support if you have experienced inappropriate behaviour or sexual harassment in connection with your work in the music industry. The support consists of a programme of up to three sessions with the psychologist Dinesen & You. The counselling you can receive is targeted at your working life and how you can relate and move forward if you have experienced inappropriate behaviour or sexual harassment in your work in the music industry. If you receive the support, you will have the option of three sessions, but you can also end the programme with your psychologist after one or two sessions. The psychologists at Dinesen & You have experience with issues relating to harassment, work environment and stress reactions and are trained in providing relevant support and perspectives for new ways of acting. You can only receive counselling support once per year.
Music Projects and Commercial Music Export (den faglige pulje)
The Music Projects and Commercial Music Export grant supports larger projects that benefit the Danish music industry. The grant is aimed at organizations and individuals alike, including songwriters, composers, producers, and lyricists who create music within the professional/market-oriented spectrum. The purpose is to support projects and commercial export initiatives for Danish music in general, particularly those that benefit areas such as export, professionalization of the music industry, strengthening the value chain from growth layer to elite, and diversity within the Danish music industry. Applications are evaluated by the DPA board of directors and awarded on an ongoing, rolling basis. The grant cannot be used for personal projects such as individual releases or writing camps, and projects must comply with DPA's safer space principles.
More Sound Residency
Inter Arts Center (IAC) and the Danish Composers' Society offer a residency program at IAC for Danish composers and sound-based artists who work with experimental music and/or sound-based art. This Swedish-Danish collaboration is aimed at practitioners focused on artistic or scientific development through sonic and musical experimentation and exploration. The residency allows an individual artist or a group of artists to create their own project with sound as the focal point in the interdisciplinary environment at IAC. In connection to the residency, the invited person or group can share their discoveries and results in a public session, taking the form of a seminar or presentation. Artists in residency become an integrated part of an exceptional artistic environment and can access the wide variety of technical facilities, studios, and project space at IAC, as well as technical assistance.
Commercial Grant
The Commercial Grant supports projects and commercial initiatives focused on music publishers and songwriters/composers/lyricists in general. The grant welcomes applications from all organizations and individuals who seek to launch commercial initiatives that benefit music publishers and songwriters/composers/lyricists. Projects must be pre-approved by Musikforlæggerne's secretariat before application submission. The grant is awarded on an ongoing basis and supports market-oriented initiatives such as major music export projects, festival arrangements, podcasts on music publishers and songwriters, music business education, music business workshops and similar projects. Applications are evaluated by the Musikforlæggerne board of directors at upcoming board meetings, with applicants typically receiving an answer within two months of submission.
Composers' retreats (arbejdsophold i refugieboliger)
The purpose of the retreats is to give composers and songwriters opportunities to seek new inspiration in a new setting – and to find the peace and quiet required to create new music. The retreats take place in specially selected properties in Denmark and abroad. The Composers' retreat grant gives composers and songwriters a possibility for working retreats in properties located in Denmark and abroad. The work residencies are self-organised. Each retreat lasts one week, except for Kaninhullet on South Zealand, which lasts five days. Retreats are available in Lofoten, Lille Skiveren in North Jutland, Kaninhullet on South Zealand and Musikanterhuset on Langeland. From 2026, work residencies in New York will no longer be offered. Instead, all members of Koda can apply for work residencies at the retreat Musikanterhuset on Langeland.
Coaching
The purpose of coaching is to support artistic development for songwriters and composers of all genres. Career coaching can be applied for by songwriters and composers who are members of Koda. The career coaching programme is designed as a personalised one-to-one process, giving you the space to focus on what matters most to you and your professional development. You will receive coaching that is tailored specifically to your needs. The program is free for members of Autor and provides access to six professional coaches including Cecilia Krill, Johannes Dybkjær Andersson, Josh Greenberg, MentalVoice, Paul Anthony Clarke and Trine Ulrich. Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Coaching applications are managed by the Autor office in collaboration with the coaches, and applicants can expect a reply within two to four weeks.
The Publishing Pool
The Publishing Pool supports the work of music publishers with their affiliated songwriters and composers. This includes both the publication of new works, the dissemination of knowledge of the associated songwriters and composers, as well as the placement of their works in other contexts. The pool provides funding across multiple categories including music releases, sheet music releases, travel scholarships and music export, PR and marketing, fairs and exhibitions, concerts and tour support, Play Danish concerts, and courses and training. Music publishers can apply up to 10 times per round (excluding sheet music releases) with specific limitations per category. The fund aims to promote Danish music both domestically and internationally while supporting the professional development of publishers and their associated authors.
Writing Camp-pool
The Writing Camp Grant is designed to support professional songwriter camps for Koda members. The program aims to foster both national and international networks among songwriters, music publishers, and authors. The grant can be applied for by authors and music publishers who are members of Koda, as well as external collaborators. Eligible activities include both in-house songwriting camps and external songwriting camps with other participants. All expenses related to songwriter camps can be covered, including travel expenses, accommodation, and studio rent, though catering is not supported. The grant does not support individual songwriters traveling to camps or participating individually in local camps. Applications must include a project description, budget, and presentation of the publisher submitting the application. The Writing Camp Grant is managed by DPA and Musikforlæggerne and is part of the broader Koda Kultur cultural funding initiative that supports various phases of creative projects.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 27
- Active Now
- 16
- Source Domain
- kultur.koda.dk
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