Live Fund // International Touring Fund

Need help financing concerts abroad? No problem! For concerts and tours taking place outside of Germany, you can apply for reimbursement of up to 50% of your travel expenses (max. €750). Expenses for transportation, accommodation, or obtaining an international visa are all eligible. Simply submit an application to the LIVE FONDS International Touring Fund after your tour and get a portion of your expenses back!

Concerts taking place between: January 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024

Deadline for submitting applications: October 31, 2024

Terms and Conditions:

• At least 51% of the project members are registered residents in Hamburg or the metropolitan area.
• The relevant performances must take place abroad or, in the case of support tours, predominantly abroad. The respective country must include a primary target audience for the band.
• The applicants have written proof (e.g. performance agreement, contract) from the respective organizers. This must include the place, date and, if possible, the details of the performance. A payment / fee must be must be verifiable – concerts without a fee will be considered on a case-by-case basis!
• Funding must be used exclusively for travel expenses when performing abroad and may only include transportation, accommodation and visa costs. At least 50% of the costs must be covered by the artist. RockCity membership is not required.
• Applicants may only apply for reimbursement for up to a maximum of 5 days abroad.
• The maximum grant will be 50% of the total costs per project, with a maximum of €750. Taxi costs are not reimbursable.
• Important: No other federal or state funding, such as the Goethe Institute, Initiative Musik or cultural authorities, may be accepted at the same time as RockCity funding.
• Funding decisions are made by the Board of Directors of RockCity Hamburg e.V. or a committee appointed by the board. The decision of the board is final. Legal action is excluded. Funding will only be granted on a case-by-case basis. It is a one-time reimbursement and does not guarantee a right to further funding and/or an increase in the amount of funding. The applicant is responsible for the taxation of the funds. The TOURNEE FONDS promotes popular music in Hamburg. It aims to support young talent, promote Hamburg’s music abroad and support the integration of people with a migration background. The project contributes to the promotion of Hamburg, its art, and its music industry.