Initiative Pop is a funded education program for musicians and young business professionals in the Greater Region and beyond and opens its doors for a new generation of creatives and entrepreneurs in the music industry.

The cross-border support program offers hands-on knowledge, industry insights, and a growing network across the Greater Region – from booking and management. Communication and mental health to PR and distribution.

Applications are now open – limited spots available! https://www.initiative-pop.eu/applynow

The Goal of Initiative Pop

The program has tasked itself with providing young and ambitious participants in the  music market, with a contemporary and efficient tool kit for the  independent realization of own projects in the fields of music  management, booking, promotion, distribution and many more.

According to the motto “Learn to DIY!” Initiative Pop helps its participants to acquire important and contemporary skills, in the fields  of Content Creation, Business Development, Networking, Marketing & Communication, to develop their fresh music business idea into a long-term successful business. The unique characteristic of Initiative Pop lies in the cross-border cooperation between the various players of popular music in the Greater Region (France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate) & the extensive networking of these players is an essential part of Initiative Pop.

What you get?

Real-Life talks (1 full day) in Mainz, Germany Including Hotel & Catering

Online talks (each approx. 90-120 min.)

Real-Life workshops (3 full days) in Saarbrücken, Germany Including Hotel & Catering

Individual consulting, Community & network access

Who can apply?

Newcomer artists/musicians & young music business starters

From the Greater Region: Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg

At least 18 years old, Fluent in English (at least B2 Upper Intermediate – language level)

Have time for a one month long education program and will participate (approx. 40 hours total)

Aim at being successful in your field of interest, open-minded, committed, able to cooperate and to take criticism