Musikcentrum Öst is a non-profit membership organisation founded in 1970, rooted in the belief that every musician deserves the right to a sustainable, supported career. We work across genres and generations to strengthen the conditions for freelance musicians in Sweden — and beyond.

Our work is built on three pillars:
	1.	Artist Representation: We act as a non-commercial agency, promoting and booking live music on the artists’ own terms. From jazz clubs to schools, libraries to international festivals, we match musicians with presenters and guide each collaboration with care.
	2.	Career Support: We provide tools, training and mentoring for freelance musicians to thrive in a complex and changing music industry — always grounded in the realities of artistic practice.
	3.	Advocacy & Projects: We lead long-term development projects and speak up for the rights of musicians in cultural policy, both nationally and locally. Our work includes children’s music, international collaborations, and research-driven initiatives.

Whether you’re a booker, educator, policymaker or fellow artist — Musikcentrum Öst is a partner in building fairer conditions for live music. We honour our 1970s legacy by always keeping the individual artist in focus.

Based in Stockholm, working across Sweden and internationally.

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