Interview ‘We want to promote and increase the appreciation for and understanding of music worldwide’ What challenges does IAMIC face today? And what are the expectations for the conference in Bonn? IAMIC president Diana Marsh and Stephan Schulmeistrat in an interview with ‘neue musikzeitung’. read more
Thematic portal 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. read more
Thematic portal 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. read more
Thematic portal 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. read more
Thematic portal 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. read more
Thematic portal 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. read more
Thematic portal 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. read more
Thematic portal 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. read more
Thematic portal 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. read more
Thematic portal 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. read more
Thematic portal 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. read more
Thematic portal 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. read more
Thematic portal 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. read more
Thematic portal 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. read more
Statistics May 2024 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. read more
Statistics Mar 2021 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%. read more
Article Preferences and Publics Musical taste is linked to generational affiliation. Pop is currently the most popular genre, while there are indications of a declining trend in classical music. read more
Article Contemporary Music The infrastructure of contemporary music in Germany is remarkable in its diversity. Numerous ensembles, organisers, media and promoters have specialised in this area. read more
