About TEMPI

TEMPI’s Service objectives

Our work is grounded in a deep understanding of the folk and world music environments in Denmark and in similar communities abroad. At its core TEMPI aims to bridge established roots‑genre sectors, emerging actors, new trends, and society at large. Below are our service objectives, balancing two key factors: meeting the needs, dynamics, and development of the roots environment, while serving as a natural bridge to broader societal engagement.

1. Inquiries

Contact can be made via email, website, or phone.

In-person contact: Available only by prior arrangement. The office has no fixed opening hours.

Social media: Inquiries via Facebook or similar platforms are not answered.

2. Response times

Email
Usually answered within 1–2 business days unless stated otherwise. Complex cases may take longer.

Phone
Staff answer calls when available. Requests can be submitted via website or email with a phone number. No set phone hours.
We encourage contacting the secretariat in advance due to possible delays.

3. Genre Alignment & Clarification

Every inquiry related to funding, projects, or advice is assessed individually based on genre access.
If the music is deemed outside TEMPI’s genre scope (including related genres), applicants are referred to the appropriate organization.
Genre organizations collectively manage inquiries within their total genre areas.

4. Fairness, Objectivity & Transparency in Administration

TEMPI adheres to standard public administration principles, including fairness, objectivity, and transparency.

5. Perception by Stakeholders

TEMPI aims to be seen as:

• A natural partner for Danish music and culture life overall

• A dynamic, innovative organization with long-term strategies but the agility to act when needed

• An attractive collaborator offering expertise and networks particularly in folk, world, and related genres

• A well-functioning organization with a skilled secretariat and board

• A knowledge and networking center for the field of “roots and related genres”

6. Services Available

Grant applications:

• Applied online, reviewed by a committee appointed by the board, with final decisions made by TEMPI’s board.

• Responses are shared online.

• Approved grants are published continuously on the website.

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Collaborations:

• TEMPI welcomes collaboration with actors or projects that fulfill its chartered purpose and support its strategic vision and focus areas.

• The secretariat manages collaborations and joint projects in line with the approved budget and board guidelines.

Advisory services

• Career planning and project collaboration advice is available. We also provide guidance on grant opportunities.

• Meeting requests with staff can be made via the website.

International contacts:

• The website includes an English version and a menu section for international musicians, bookers, and promoters. It lists Danish venues and festivals presenting music within the organization’s genre areas, and a FAQ explaining how TEMPI can support international actors.

Researchers, journalists etc.

• The secretariat offers expertise and introductions to actors in the genre area.