At the request of the Debrecen County Municipality, with the support of the College of the National Cultural Fund’s Sound Music Support Program, Debrecen Campus Nonprofit Public Benefit Ltd. prepared the development concept of the active Debrecen music life, which includes the Music Support Program.
According to the municipality, talented musicians will be able to apply for the program in five categories. The total amount of support in 2021 is HUF 4 million, which will be available through a tender procedure.
Deputy Mayor István Puskás said:
“The city of Debrecen has a strong intention to focus on the cultural orientation of young people, including light music, so a light music support program has been put together. The point of the upcoming Music Support Program is to try to help beginner bands. It will be possible to apply for funding in different areas. In this way, even more exciting, even higher-quality productions can be born for our city and our music-loving community. The total amount of the tender is HUF 4 million, which has been divided into different categories. ”
This small-scale local support program can supplement the existing national support systems and provide financial assistance to amateur, talented musicians in Debrecen, taking into account their areas of shortage.
Applications will be submitted in the following categories:
- support for the production and publication of light music recordings;
- support for the production and publication of light music video clips;
- support for the rental of rehearsal rooms for light music activities;
- supporting the purchase of musical instruments by talented young musicians;
- support for the costs of music management and background training,
- as well as in-service teacher training.
