Actors in Cologne’s new and experimental music can benefit from various support services offered by ON Cologne. ON Cologne offers access to two rehearsal rooms, free equipment rental, the micro-scholarship, free workshops and advice on planning and implementing music projects.
Note: From March 19 through April 24, the ON office and our support services for the community will be closed. We look forward to being at your service again starting April 27.
Advice
Anyone who has questions about writing a funding application or realising a project in Cologne can register for a consultation appointment by emailing support@on-cologne.de.
Once a month, an expert with many years of work experience is available to provide feedback and advice on applications or project plans. The counselling time slot comprises a total of 3-4 hours per counselling day; appointments of up to 60 minutes (90 minutes in exceptional cases) can be booked in advance by sending an email to support@on-cologne.de. Appointments are limited.
Dates for project and funding counselling:
TUE 17.03.2026
2-5 PM
Zoom
With Thomas Gläßer (Focus: Conceptual consulting, submitting applications to Musikfonds)
THU 30.04.2026
2-6 PM
Zoom or at the ON office
With Eva-Maria Müller
TUE 09.06.2026
3-7 PM
Zoom or at the ON office
With Eva Pegel
Each expert brings a different focus of work and practical experience from the independent scene, which you can read about in this article on the advisory programme.
Contact: support@on-cologne.de
Rehearsal rooms
Musicians and ensembles have the opportunity to reserve rehearsal time in our two rehearsal rooms for a small fee. The rehearsal rooms are located in Buchheim and at Quartier am Hafen in Poll.
Contact: support@on-cologne.de
Technic rental
Musicians and event organisers can borrow event equipment from our stock after pre-registration. If possible, please send us the pre-filled rental form by e-mail.
Contact: support@on-cologne.de
Microgrants
Due to the tight budget situation, ON Cologne will unfortunately not be able to award any micro-scholarships in 2025. We would like to refer you to the IFM e.V. micro-grant.