Further details emerge on German grassroots scheme
"The Live Music Fund is not just a lifeline, but a structural model for the future – supported by the industry itself"
News By James Hanley | 24 October 2025
Further details have been revealed of the new, solidarity-based industry initiative set to be introduced in Germany to support the country’s local music scenes.
The Live Music Fund Germany, which is inspired by the British model of a concert ticket solidarity contribution, will come into effect on 1 January 2026 and is based on the principle that “everyone who benefits from the economic power of live music makes a small contribution to ensure that live music has a future”.
However, a…
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