In collaboration with the Donaueschinger Musiktage and Impuls Neue Musik, the Performing Arts Fund NL is organising a networking trip for professionals working in the Dutch contemporary music sector. During the trip, participants will attend the festival together with German colleagues. The trip will take place from 15 to 19 October 2026. Applications are open until 15 July.
At the end of June, we will also launch an Open Call for a networking trip to the Ultima Festival in Oslo. We are looking for artists working in contemporary music and one programmer or curator to take part. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for more information.
As of 1 September 2026, the procedure for submitting concept applications will change. This change applies to subsidy rounds whose application window closes on or after 1 September 2026. From that point onwards, concept applications may only be submitted by applicants who have not previously submitted an application under the relevant scheme.
If you have any questions about your application, please feel free to contact the Fund by phone or email.
Among subsidy applicants, 79% are satisfied to very satisfied with the services provided by the Performing Arts Fund, according to recent satisfaction research conducted by Blauw Research. A stakeholder survey among representatives from the sector, carried out by BMC, also presents an overall positive picture of the Fund. The studies also provide insight into areas where the Fund can improve.
During the Dramatiker:innenfestival in Graz, Oceaan Breeze by Lisanne van Aert was presented on 30 May. The work won the Vertaalprijs (Translation Prize) 2025 earlier this year. In Graz, an excerpt from the German translation was read. POPpulism by Eva Gouda, winner of the Vertaalprijs 2024, was also presented there again in translation.
On 8 July 2026, a presentation will take place at La Chartreuse in Villeneuve‑lez‑Avignon. "POPpulism" by Eva Gouda and "Wachten en andere heldendaden" by Freek Mariën will be presented in French translation. This will be followed by a conversation between authors, translators and sector partners.
Viktorien van Hulst has been reappointed as General Director of the Performing Arts Fund NL. The decision was made by Minister Rianne Letschert of Education, Culture and Science. The reappointment will take effect on 1 July 2026 and is for a further five-year term.
From 2 to 14 July, the 36th edition of Julidans will take place in Amsterdam, with International Theatre Amsterdam (ITA) serving as the festival hub. During the festival, an international visitors programme will be organised for programmers and artistic directors, featuring a curated programme of Dutch and international artists.
