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THE FUNDING AND NETWORK PROJECT OF THE MIGROS CULTURE PERCENTAGE FOR FAIR PRACTICES AND SUSTAINABLE STRUCTURES IN CULTURAL WORK
Do you care about structural change in the cultural landscape? Migros Culture Percentage m2act connects you with like-minded people and promotes your project for change in the culture scenes. Together with you, we endeavour to adopt fair practices and sustainable structures and foster open knowledge transfer with a view to creating future-oriented living and working realities in cultural work.
Funded projects
m2act supports co-creative projects that promote fairer and more sustainable practices in the fields of performing arts, film, games, music, visual/fine arts, literature, comics, and digital culture – ranging from tools and processes to activist initiatives.
Ideas and projects currently being funded:
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2028-2025 FIT Festival Internazionale del Teatro e della scena contemporanea – Lugano: FIT for the Future
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2027-2025 EWA: EWA_Empowering Women in the Arts
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2027-2021 FAIRSPEC
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2025-2024 Les Créatives: Residency Le Carnet Rose
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2026-2025 ZÜRICH TANZT: Team Wiki – sustainable knowledge management as the basis for flexibility & resilience in festival work.
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2026-2025 Belluard Bollwerk: Intersectional guidelines for and voluntary commitment to cooperation based on a critical examination of power structures
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2026-2025 The Collective: An infrastructure project for greater visibility, access and change
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2026-2025 Arts_Sainement: For a healthy climate in the performing arts
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2025-2023 Dampfzentrale Bern: A salary scheme for Swiss cultural institutions
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2026-2025 TOBS! theatre: Creating a Culture of Feedback
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2025-2024 Zirkusquartier Zurich: Circ-Exchange
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2025-2024 Fair Practice Coordination Office
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2026-2025 Costumières & Cie: From thread to needle – building sustainable governance
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2024-2023 Kleintheater Luzern: Inclusive cultural sector – more inclusion on, behind and in front of the stage
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2025-2023 Swiss Theatre Meeting
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2022 – 2023 Das Theaterkolleg: Towards an ‘Economy for the Common Good’ in the independent performing arts
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2024 PrA Culture Maker
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2025-2021 reflector: Green Guide
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2024-2023 Tasty Future: For an eating culture looking forward to the future
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2024-2021 Art+Care
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2024-2022 StuFF in Cycles: New material cycles for theatre
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2024 Theater Chur
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2024 TU – Théâtre de l’Usine
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2024-2022 Biografie.art: Biography & Stage. Questions about the ethical handling of personal stories
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2024-2021 Vert le Futur
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2024 Experi_Betriebsbüro (E_BB)
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2023 A:Practice
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2023 FemaleAct Kalkulator
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2023 Group50:50
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2023 Festival de la Cité Foundation
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2023 produktionsDOCK
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2022 – 2023 x-change
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2021 – 2023 Revision of «Indicative fees/wages for professions in the independent theatre scene»
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2021 – 2023 FemaleAct Checkliste – für Gleichstellung und Diversität in Schweizer Kulturbetrieben
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2020 – 2023 Blackbox
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2022 KlimaKontor Schweiz
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2022 PERMA-CULTURE
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2020 – 2022 KlimaKontor Basel
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2021 MESHRUM
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2021 Criptonite: ACCESS
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2022 Tanzworkshop.Kreation – Tanzvermittlung.KörperBildSinnSprache
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2021 Praxis der Fürsorge
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2021 Disrupting Harm in Dance: How to Feel Safe, Connected, Empowered
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2020 #BigDreams
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2020 Parlament der Dinge, Tiere, Pflanzen und Algorithmen
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2020 Décentrer les pratiques et les postures: une recherche sur la blanchité à l’œuvre dans la création culturelle romande
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2020 home made climate conference
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2020 Kit de Survie en territoire masculiniste
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2020 Schwar zenbach Kompl ex – eine andere Zukunft erinnern
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2021 Swampy Rituals
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2020 This is not theatre, this is a f*** protest!
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2021 TIB meets FIT
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2020 PARASITE
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2020 WALLMAPU EX SITU
Network
m2act network events bring together cultural professionals and experts from various disciplines and sectors of society. The events focus on facilitating knowledge exchange and the joint development and testing of new ideas in order to promote a fairer and more sustainable future of the Swiss cultural sector.
Toolbox
The m2act toolbox offers practical tips and solutions developed through co-creative projects, which can be used to meet current challenges across all disciplines. We expand the toolbox continually with findings and insights from the networking events and projects that have received funding. The tools are available to everyone for unrestricted use and further development.
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guideline Migros Pioneer Fund: From 0 to 100
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Solidarity game Kleintheater Luzern: «All Inclusive» – A Box for More
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Calculator Sustainable Impact Tool
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Action Matrix More Impact with Culture
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guideline Biography.art: Questions About the Ethical Handling of Personal Stories
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publication PERMA-CULTURE, for more sustainable performing arts
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Position paper m2act × Burning Issues: towards a just, diverse & inclusive culture – Position paper
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Documentary «Alle inklusive – ein Kleintheater will mehr»
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self-assessment Les bonnes pratiques
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Guide produktionsDOCK: Guide – Producing in the Swiss independent performing art scene
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Action Matrix A:Practice
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Online course Disrupting Harm in Dance
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Guide Green Rider
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Calculator FemaleAct Calculator
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glossary Talking Diversity
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Calculator t. Standard wages and fees
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action platform Tatenbank
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Material catalogue StuFF
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Guide Green Guide for cultural organisations
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Solidarity game Values of Solidarity
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guideline Impact Guide
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Codex FAIRSPEC Codex
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publication Supporting Relevance
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guideline g3 method
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glossary Cooperation in the performing arts sector
Dialogues
We regularly engage in dialogues regarding co-creative processes, fair practices and sustainable structures with experts from the arts, culture, and other areas.
- Article AOI: m2act x Helvetiarockt 2025: A networking event against silence
- Listen to the Radio X broadcast: m2act x Helvetiarockt 2025: keynote by Agota Lavoyer and panel dialogues featuring, among others, Naomi Chinasa Bögli (Federal Office of Culture), Noemi Grütter, Mattia Iacobelli, Agota Lavoyer, Agathe Raboud, Themis (Trust Center against Sexual Harassment and Violence), and Andrea Zimmermann.
- Article Ensemble Magazin 2025: biografie.art: Auch heikle Situationen in Rollenspielen
- Article Ensemble Magazine 2025: produktionsDOCK: Endlich ein Profi-Leitfaden für Bühnenprojekte!
- Input#1: Rohit Jain, m2act x forum dance 2024: Allianz, Kollaboration, Teilhabe? Praktische und theoretische Denkanstösse für eine Kunst der Solidarität
- Interview, November 2023: Conversation with Lucrezia Perrig and Noemi Grütter about Das Rosa Heft.
- Listen to the Radio RaBe broadcast: m2act x burning issues 2023: the reporters Soya the Cow and Maja Brönnimann reported in a live broadcast on Radio RaBe.
- Listen to the Radio RaBe: m2act x burning issues 2023: Burning topics in the performing arts
- Interview, 2022: In conversation: The magazine Theater heute with Matthias Baumgartner.
- Dialogue #02, 2021: Discussion with Björn Müller about transformation processes.
- Dialogue #01, 2021: Exchange with Moritz von Rappard about co-creation.
Unser Open Call Story Lab ist ab sofort geöffnet:
🟢Modulare Unterstützung für dein audiovisuelles narratives Projekt!
🟢Offen für alle professionellen Akteur*innen aus dem audiovisuellen narrativen Feld
🟢Finanzielle Förderung sowie Austausch und Vernetzungsmöglichkeiten
Die Ausschreibung ist offen bis zum 23. Februar 2026! Mehr Infos auf unserer Website!
Notre appel à projets Story Lab est dès maintenant ouvert:
🟢Soutien modulable pour ton projet audiovisuel narrative
🟢Ouvert à tous les professionnel·le·s des disciplines naudiovisuelles
🟢Soutien financier ainsi que possibilités d’échange et networking
L’appel à projets est ouvert jusqu’au 23 février 2026! Plus d’infos sur notre site web.
Il nostro bando Story Lab è ora aperto:
🟢Supporto modulare per il tuo progetto audiovisivo narrative
🟢Aperto a tutti i/le professionisti/e delle discipline audiovisive
🟢Sostegno finanziario e opportunità di scambio e networking
Il bando è aperto fino al 23 febbraio 2026! Maggiori informazioni sul nostro sito web.
Our Open Call Story Lab is now open:
🟢Modular support for your audiovisual narrative project
🟢Open to all professionals in the audiovisual field
🟢Financial support as well as exchange and networking opportunities
The Open Call is open until February 23, 2026! More info on our website
Wir unterstützen Projekte, die sich mit Tools und Methoden, für eine nachhaltige und faire Praxis im Kulturschaffen einsetzen!
Der m2act Open Call «Sharing is Caring» richtet sich an Akteuer*innen die einen strukturellen Wandel im Kulturbereich unterstützen! Ziel ist es, Good Practices anzuwenden, zu testen, weiterzuentwickeln und mit anderen Akteur*innen zu teilen. Mehr Infos auf unserer Website à Link in Bio
Nous soutenons des projets qui favorisent aved des outils et des méthodes une pratique durable et équitable dans le travail culturel!
L’appel à projets «Sharing is Caring» de m2act s’adresse aux acteur·rice·s qui encouragent un changement structurel dans le secteur culturel! L’objectif est d’appliquer, tester, développer et partager des bonnes pratiques avec d’autres acteur·rice·s. Plus d’informations sur notre site web → Lien dans la bio.
Sosteniamo progetti che sostegnono con strumenti e metodi una pratica sostenibile ed equa nel lavoro culturale!
Il bando «Sharing is Caring» di m2act è rivolto all’attoriche supportano un cambiamento strutturale nel settore culturale! L’obiettivo è applicare, testare, sviluppare e condividere buone pratiche con altri attori. Maggiori informazioni sul nostro sito web → Link nella bio.
We support projects that promote sustainable and fair practices in cultural work with their tools and methods!
The m2act Open Call “Sharing is Caring” is aimed at practisoners that foster structural change in the cultural field! The goal is to apply, test, further develop, and share good practices with other stakeholders. More info on our website → Link in bio.
Um Kunst und Kultur möglich zu machen, braucht es Geld, aber auch noch viel mehr! Wir bieten verschiedenste Unterstützungsmöglichkeiten für Kulturschaffende:
🟠Workshops zu diversen Themen
🟠Vernetzungsangebote mit anderen Kulturschaffenden
🟠Austauschmöglichkeiten mit wichtigen Partnern
Alle Infos dazu und noch mehr findest du auf unsere Website! Link in Bio
Pour rendre l’art et la culture possibles, il faut de l’argent, mais aussi bien plus que cela! Nous proposons diverses possibilités de soutien aux artistes et acteur·rice·s culturel·le·s:
🟠Workshops sur différents sujets
🟠Offres de réseautage avec d’autres acteurs et acteur·rice·s culturel·le·s
🟠Opportunités d’échange avec des partenaires importants
Toutes les informations à ce sujet et bien plus encore se trouvent sur notre site web! Lien dans la bio.
Per rendere l’arte e la cultura possibili, servono soldi, ma anche molto di più! Offriamo diverse possibilità di supporto per artiste/i e operatrici/ori culturali:
🟠Workshop su vari temi
🟠Opportunità di networking con altri artiste/i e operatrici/ori culturali
🟠Occasioni di confronto con partner importanti
Tutte le informazioni al riguardo e molto altro ancora sono disponibili sul nostro sito web! Link in bio.
To make art and culture possible, money is needed, but so much more as well! We offer various support options for artists and cultural practitioners:
🟠Workshops on various topics
🟠Networking opportunities with other artists and cultural practitioners
🟠Opportunities to connect with important partners
You can find all the information and much more on our website! Link in bio.
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m2act News und neue Ausschreibung 2026
Ab 2026 unterstützt m2act Initiativen und Projekte aus allen künstlerischen Sparten. Infos zur kommenden Ausschreibung «Sharing is Caring» findest du bereits jetzt auf unserer m2act Website, Link in Bio.
m2act actualités et nouvel appel à projets 2026
À partir de 2026, m2act soutiendra des initiatives et projets de toutes les disciplines artistiques. Les informations sur le prochain appel à projets «Sharing is Caring» sont déjà disponibles sur notre site web m2act, lien dans la bio.
m2act news e nuovo bando 2026
Dal 2026, m2act sosterrà iniziative e progetti da tutte le discipline artistiche. Le informazioni sul prossimo bando «Sharing is Caring» sono già disponibili sul nostro sito web m2act, link nella bio.
m2act News and new call for proposals 2026
Starting in 2026, m2act will support initiatives and projects across all artistic disciplines. Information about the upcoming open call «Sharing is Caring» is already available on our website m2act, link in bio.
Unsere Ausschreibung Double Tanz bietet Tänzer*innen, Choreograf*innen und Dramaturg*innen die einzigartige Chance, ihre Praxis zu vertiefen und neue Perspektiven zu gewinnen. Bewirb dich für ein einjähriges Mentoring bei Johanna Heusser, Daniela Lehmann oder Klaire-Alice Crettol und profitiere von intensivem Austausch und professioneller Weiterentwicklung. 👉 Anmeldeformular und weitere Infos: Link in Bio. 👉 Bewerbung bis 15.2.26
Notre appel à candidatures Double Danse offre aux danseur·euse·s, chorégraphes et dramaturges une opportunité unique d’approfondir leur pratique et de découvrir de nouvelles perspectives. Postulez pour un mentorat d’un an avec Johanna Heusser, Daniela Lehmann ou Klaire-Alice Crettol et bénéficiez d’échanges intensifs et d’un développement professionnel. 👉 Formulaire d’inscription et plus d’infos : lien dans la bio.👉 Candidature jusqu’au 15.2.26
Il nostro Open Call Double Danza offre a danzatori/trici, coregrafi/e e drammaturghi/e l’opportunità unica di approfondire la propria pratica e acquisire nuove prospettive. Candidati per un mentoring di un anno con Johanna Heusser, Daniela Lehmann o Klaire-Alice Crettol e approfitta di scambi intensivi e di uno sviluppo professionale. 👉 Modulo di iscrizione e maggiori informazioni: link in bio. 👉 Candidature entro il 15.2.26
Our open call Double Dance offers dancers, choreographers, and dramaturgs a unique opportunity to deepen their practice and gain new perspectives. Apply for a one-year mentoring program with Johanna Heusser, Daniela Lehmann, or Klaire-Alice Crettol and benefit from intensive exchanges and professional development. 👉 Registration form and more info: link in bio.👉 Application deadline: 15.2.26
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Foto Johanna Heusser: Sam Vischer
Foto Daniela Lehmann: Daniela Lehmann
Foto Klaire-Alice Crettol: Pierre Daendliker
Jetzt anmelden für den Story Lab Netzwerkanlass an den Solothurner Filmtagen! Vernetze dich mit etablierten Filmschaffenden und komm mit verschiedenen Produzent*innen ins Gespräch.
Dieses Programm erwartet dich:
23. Januar 2026, Stadttheater Solothurn
11:30 – 12:30 «Von der Idee zur Zusammenarbeit – Nachwuchs und Produktionsfirmen» Panels mit Stefania Burla, Damien Hauser, Flavia Zanon und vielen weiteren
12:30 - 13:45 Networking Lunch
Mehr Infos findest du via Link in der Bio.
Inscris-toi maintenant à l’événement de réseautage Story Lab pendant les Journées de Soleure!
Rencontre des professionnel·le·s du cinéma établi·e·s et échange avec différents·es producteur·trice·s.
Voici le programme:
23.Janvier 2026, Stadttheater Solothurn
11h30 – 12h30 «De l’idée à la collaboration – jeunes talents et sociétés de production» Panels avec Stefania Burla, Damien Hauser, Flavia Zanon et d’autres
12h30 – 13h45 Networking Lunch
Plus d’informations via le lien dans la bio.
Iscriviti ora all’evento di networking da Story Lab durante les Journées de Soleure!
Connettiti con professionisti/e del cinema e parla con diverse/i produttore/trici.
Programma:
23. Gennaio 2026, Stadttheater Solothurn
11:30 – 12:30 «Dall’idea alla collaborazione – Giovani talenti e case di produzione»
Panels con Stefania Burla, Damien Hauser, Flavia Zanon e altri
12h30 – 13h45 Networking Lunch
Trovi maggiori informazioni tramite il link nella bio.
Sign up now for the Story Lab networking event during Solothurner Filmtage!
Connect with established filmmakers and engage in conversations with various producers.
Here’s the program:
January 23, 2026, Stadttheater Solothurn
11:30 – 12:30 «From idea to collaboration – Emerging talents and production companies»
Panels with Stefania Burla, Damien Hauser, Flavia Zanon and many more
12:30 – 13:45 Networking lunch
Find more information via the link in the bio.
Das Kulturbüro ist deine regionale Partnerin, die dir hilft, dein Projekt weiterzubringen. Im Kulturbüro findest du (fast) alles für dein nächstes Projekt.
Le Bureau Culturel est ton partenaire régional qui t’aide à faire avancer ton projet. Au Bureau Culturel, tu trouves (presque) tout pour ton prochain projet.
Il Kulturbüro è il tuo partner regionale che ti aiuta a portare avanti il tuo progetto. Al Kulturbüro trovi (quasi) tutto per il tuo prossimo progetto.
The Kulturbüro is your regional partner, helping you move your project forward. At the Kulturbüro, you’ll find (almost) everything for your next project.
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m4music DEMOTAPE CLINIC 2026 🔥 SEND YOUR TRACK NOW!
Du kannst deinen Track noch bis zum 21. Dezember 2025 einsenden. Mach mit und sei ein Teil der wichtigsten Plattform für junge und aufstrebende Musik in der Schweiz. Mehr Infos auf der Website, Link in Bio.
Tu peux encore envoyer ton track jusqu’au 21 décembre 2025. Participe et fais partie de la plateforme la plus importante pour la musique jeune et émergente en Suisse. Plus d’informations sur notre site web, Link in Bio
Puoi ancora inviare il tuo track entro il 21 dicembre 2025. Partecipa e diventa parte della piattaforma più importante per la musica giovane e emergente in Svizzera. Maggiori informazioni sul nostro sito web, link in bio.
You can still submit your track until December 21, 2025. Join us and be part of the most important platform for young, emerging music in Switzerland. More information on our website, link in bio.
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#PourcentCulturelMigros
#PercentoCulturaleMigros
#MigrosCulturePrecentage
Video: Linus Küng