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Number and average income prognoses of freelance artists insured in the KSK (music section)

Freelance music professionals in the KSK social insurance expect an annual income of 14,191 euros in 2022. Prognoses are higher than in the previous year, but do not yet reach pre-pandemic level.

Professional Music-making in Germany

All income sources totalled, the average monthly net income of professional musicians is 2,660 euros. 70% are not exclusively working as artists. Freelancers and women earn below-average.

Teaserfoto Thema Musikförderung

Music Funding

Talents need support, players in the music sector need reliable funding. The state, companies and civil society support the production and performance of music in Germany.

Teaserfoto Thema Musikwirtschaft

Music Economy

As part of the cultural and creative sector, the music economy provides events, sound carriers, music supplies and instruments as well as music lessons. Economically, it is of great importance, because other sectors also use the products.

Teaserfoto Thema Pop und Weltmusik

Popular and World Music

Whether niche or mainstream: popular music forms an indispensable part of German cultural life. The variety of scenes is great – and so is the enthusiasm for rock music, Schlager and co.

Teaserfoto Thema Zeitgenössische Musik

Contemporary Music

Special ensembles, festivals, concert series: Contemporary music is created in widely ramified networks. Those who are active in this field not only focus on artistic skills but also on international exchange.

Teaserbild Musikalische Bildung

Music Education

Music education is an indispensable part of cultural life in Germany. Numerous institutions and players provide early education, instrumental lessons and special offers for the elderly.

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Music Theatre and Concert

Theaters, concert halls, orchestras and festivals form one of the densest musical landscapes in the world. In addition to the publicly funded institutions, there are hundreds of independent ensembles and private organisers.

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Music and Media

Alongside radio and television, the internet has become a place where music is heard, distributed and commented on. The structures of the new media diversity also have an effect on musical life.

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Further Education and Training

The need for further education and training in the music sector is growing. The idea of lifelong learning has long been recognised – this is also shown by around 2,000 events in the course portal every year.

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Jazz

All over the country, professionals and young talents are playing, improvising and jamming – now even in classical concert halls. A dense infrastructure ensures that Germany has such a lively jazz scene.

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Church Music – Music in Religions

Churches and religious communities are among the most important culture-supporting institutions in Germany. Music is made here in a variety of ways every day: in singing, playing, praying and giving concerts.

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Education and Profession

Across Germany, tertiary-level schools, universities and special institutes train musical and pedagogical professionals. Young academics and journalists can chose between many different paths.

Abbildung: 3D-Scan des Beethoven-Quartetts

Music Research and Documentation

Researching and collecting have a long tradition in Germany. Knowledge about music is constantly being increased through the evaluation of sources, diverse methods in the fields of research and academic exchange.

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Amateur Music-Making

Every day, millions of people across Germany come together at rehearsals, concerts and spontaneous performances. Amateur musicians organise themselves in associations and clubs, but also come together in temporary projects.

Amateur Music-making in Germany

19% of the population aged 6 and above make music in their free time, i.e. 14.3 million people. There are clear differences between the age and socio-demographic groups.

Gender ratios in professional orchestras

In Germany's 129 publicly funded orchestras, four out of ten musicians are female. In section leader and soloist positions of highly remunerated orchestras, the share of women is only 22%.

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