A 15 min talk by Astrid Selling about the Swedish NGO Musikcentrum Syd and the the development programme Baltic artists in development. The organization’s funding and support for musicians are discussed, including coaching and workshops. The Baltic Artists in Development project promotes self-management and international collaboration. Crisis management in culture and the importance of networking through informal connections are also emphasized.

10 min talk

Stefan Klaverdals´ diverse background in music lead to the creation of a festival that showcases cross-genre performances. In Between festival. Born from a need for suitable venues, the festival has thrived over five years, featuring sold-out events and unexpected funding. It highlights the beauty of rural settings and includes a mix of classical and jazz concerts, workshops, and exhibitions. His work with the festival gave him the position as a producer at the privately funded Music/culture venue Ravinen in Båstad. An economic model that is quite unusual in Scania but normal i Denmark.

15 minute talk by Björn Ross from Konsertkirken in Copenhagen

Artist, producer, curator and organiser, born 1957 in Stockholm, living and working in Copenhagen since 1982. Talks about the concert venue Konsertkirken and how it has developed over the years.

The Danish music landscape features a blend of classical and contemporary genres. Musicians receive support through counseling services and funding from the Danish Arts Council. Residencies and international exchanges play a crucial role for artists. The presentation highlights successful organizations, key festivals in Copenhagen, and the importance of community-driven initiatives for greater collaboration among musicians.

Do you need a record company? How to succeed on Spotify? And what should be considered when it comes to publishing and distribution internationally? Listen to a conversation between film score composer Nathan Larson and Kalle Magnusson from Aloaded. The conversation was held as part of Musikcentrum Syd's international collaboration project Baltic Artists in Development in November 2019.