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.
Our support program is currently limited due to incomplete office staffing.
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 in 2025:
28 May, 2-6pm
Eva-Maria Müller
23 June, 12pm-4pm
Eva-Maria Müller
11 July, 10am-2pm
Christina Messner
End of Aug / beginning of Sept (tba)
Eva Pegel or Christina Messner (tba)
Sept (week 38/39) (tba)
Thomas Gläßer
October (tba)
Eva-Maria Müller
November (tba)
Eva-Maria Müller
December/January (tba)
Christina Messner or Eva Pegel (tba)
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.