The US remains a touring destination for many international artists, despite many artists’ going concerns about the expense and risks associated with the US artist visa process. Attorney Will Spitz of CoveyLaw and Tamizdat will give a reality-check for artists considering going to the US to tour or showcase: what is going on in the US, what are the risks, what are the costs, and is it still worth touring there?

Co-presented by Music Pool Berlin 

Introduction to the topic of 'international taxation'. The workshop covers basic knowledge and practical examples to help you overcome potential obstacles in the context of international activities. This workshop is intended for independent producers, managers, distributors, agents and employees of freelance production offices and agencies who are involved in (or wish to be involved in) international projects and/or working with artists and organisers from abroad. Participants are required to have a basic knowledge of German tax law.

How can artists and cultural professionals support each other through collective practice? This networking event invites you to explore exactly that: building connections, sharing resources, and strengthening each other in the face of ongoing challenges like global crises, public funding cuts and precarious working conditions.

Im Rahmen der Beratungsreihe „Musikarbeitsmarkt Transnational“ veranstaltet der Landesmusikrat Berlin einen eintägigen Workshop. Künstler:innen und Kulturschaffende sind eingeladen, an der vielfältigen Veranstaltung im Haus der Musik teilzunehmen. Der Workshop richtet sich insbesondere an Flüchtlinge, Migrant:innen und Menschen aus Nicht-EU-Ländern, steht aber allen offen, die eigene Projekte in der Musikbranche vorantreiben oder neue Perspektiven gewinnen möchten. Das Programm bietet eine Mischung aus Input, Austausch und praktischen Elementen. Die Workshops werden von erfahrenen Expert:innen aus der Berliner Musikszene geleitet und richten sich an Teilnehmende verschiedener Erfahrungsstufen.

What is the Künstlersozialkasse (KSK) and how do you become a member? What should you know about the application process and what happens once you’re insured? What if you can’t join the KSK and what other insurance options should you consider?
The seminar is offered twice, providing insights into the Künstlersozialkasse (KSK) and social insurance for artists and freelancers.
Felix Sodemann (touring artists) will introduce the KSK and answer basic questions. Afterwards, the KSK experts, Andri Jürgensen and Kathleen Parker will be available to answer your individual questions in breakout sessions.

The online seminar is part of the event series Get started! First steps in self-employment, a cooperation of Kreativ Kultur Berlin and touring artists. In multiple on- and offline events, the speakers offer insights on various topics that are important for your start into self-employment in Germany. In addition, we would like to give you tips, good practice examples and connect you with other artists and creative professionals in Berlin. 

The EU funding program Culture Moves Europe, implemented by the Goethe-Institut Brussels as part of Creative Europe, has been promoting the international mobility of artists and cultural professionals since 2022. New calls for "Individual Mobility action" and "Residency action" will be launched in the fall and winter.
The digital information session on the "Individual Mobility action" will provide an overview of the program and the current call for proposals, of the most important requirements and application procedures as well as of helpful sources of information (FAQs, contact points, advice). The program is aimed at individuals or small groups who wish to realize international projects.
In addition, the Creative Europe Desk CULTURE and the touring artists project team will present their advisory services for international projects.