Musikk og scenekunst – internasjonalt bærekraftprogram

This scheme is a "program for å utvikle mer klimavennlig og inkluderende turnévirksomhet og samproduksjon" (programme to develop more climate-friendly and inclusive touring and co-production). It also aims to strengthen networks among music and performing arts actors in Norway, Denmark, and England. The scheme is part of the "Internasjonalt bærekraftsprogram for musikk og scenekunst" (also referenced as ITER — International Touring and Environmental Responsibility) and is administered by Kulturrådet.

Applicants must be "små og mellomstore aktører i det profesjonelle musikk- og scenekunstfeltet" (small and medium-sized actors in the professional music and performing arts field). Eligible entities include ensembles, venues, promoters, companies, festivals, producers, bands, or individual artists of all genres. Applicants should have experience with international touring or collaboration. National institutions receiving operating grants over specified budget items will not be prioritised.

The page states that Phase 2 project funding is "inntil £30 000 per samarbeidsprosjekt" (up to £30,000 per collaboration project), with a total pot of "£ 180 000 til utdeling" (£180,000 available), enabling up to six projects to be fully funded.

The Phase 1 deadline is "1. september kl. 13:00" (no year stated on the page). Phase 2 applications open "6. november 2026" with a deadline of "11. januar 2027." Applications for Phase 1 are submitted at https://tilskudd.kulturdirektoratet.no/utlysning/BEC6855C-8EF7-42C5-8B20-BF6D92B0A090. The page was last updated 1 June 2026.