Germany launches national grassroots fund

A voluntary ticket levy is being introduced in Germany as part of a new, solidarity-based industry initiative to support the country’s live music ecosystem.

Inspired by existing schemes in the UK and France, the Live Music Fund Germany was officially confirmed by the German Federal Foundation for LiveKultur today (19 September) at the Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg, and will come into effect on 1 January 2026.

More than 30 prominent founding partners, including clubs, festivals, promoters, ticket companies and major venues, have…

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