SKE (2)

SKE is the short form for "Soziale und kulturelle Einrichtungen". Legal name Soziale und kulturelle Einrichtungen der austro mechana GmbH. Currently used for 'Marketed By' entries. SKE pay financial support directly to or for the benefit of contemporary composers drawing copyright royalties from austro mechana. Therefore promotions also go to orchestras, organizers, small labels and other organizations presenting contemporary music on a regular basis. A jury of experts takes all decisions to the arts and culture funding in more than fifteen meetings a year. Direct subsidies to contemporary composers: - Music production (CDs, LPs, online), also for film, theater, dance performances etc. (summer studios, see below) - Self marketing and licensed music production online - Music installations - Education / training and workshops - Compositions by order (also for film, theater, dance performances etc.) Indirect subsidies - for the benefit of contemporary composers - to institutions presenting contemporary music as a focus: - Concerts: year- and festival programs (with admission only) - Compositions by order, year- and festival programs of orchestras - Production, distribution and PR by small labels / web-labels - Special interest groups, lobbying- and other organisations