SONIC - Strategic Opportunities for New Innovation in Cultural Policy
About
SONIC – Strategic Opportunities for New Innovation in Cultural Policy
Strengthening regional music ecosystems through smarter public policy, cross-border cooperation, and cultural innovation
Programme Overview
SONIC is an Interreg Europe-funded initiative improving music sector policies by building stronger connections between cultural stakeholders, regional authorities, and creative entrepreneurs. Through policy mapping, stakeholder engagement, and pilot actions, SONIC empowers public bodies to design smarter strategies for sustainable and competitive music ecosystems.
The programme brings together regions from France, Germany, Netherlands, Serbia and Greece to exchange best practices, align development tools, and enhance public support for music and the creative industries.
Project Information
- Total Budget: € 1.65 million
- Co-funded by: Interreg Europe Programme
- Duration: 2025–2029
- Lead Partner: Hamburg Music Business e.V.( Germany)
Consortium Partners
- Hamburg Music Business e.V. (DE) – Lead
- CENTRE - VAL DE LOIRE REGION (FR)
- City of Tampere (FI)
- Creative Inovative Center Ložionica (RS)
- MESO Events (GR)
- Municipality of Groningen (NL)
- Territorial Collectivity of Martinique (FR)
Assaociated Policy AuthoritiesPartners
- City of Hamburg, Ministry of Economy and Innovation (DE)
- Ministry of Tourism and Youth (RS)
- Technopolis City of Athens (GR)
