This is the fourth time that the MusikPro Valais commission has awarded grants to musicians, bands, ensembles or institutions. A total of three multi-year grants have been awarded.
15,000 francs will go to the musician Estelle Revaz; Sylvie Bourban and the Upper Valais band "Le Pot" under the direction of Manuel Mengis and Hans-Peter Pfammatter will each receive 30,000 francs.
Pascal Rinaldi will receive CHF 10,000 for a composition project. In the area of collaboration between professional and amateur artists, the "Journées Internationales de la guitare de Sion" and the Visper Ensemble will receive support in the amount of CHF 12,500 and CHF 20,000 respectively.
The Cantonal Department of Culture also selects 5 to 10 sound recordings each year for distribution in the professional music sector. Applications must be submitted before October 31. After this date, a jury of experts awards grants of between CHF 1,000 and CHF 5,000 to the most convincing projects.
