Betim opens applications for R$ 300,000 music festival fund

The city of Betim has opened applications for the ‘Festivais em Cena’ initiative, a program designed to support local musical festivals. Funded by the Ministry of Culture through the National Aldir Blanc Policy (PNAB), the project has a total budget of R$ 300,000.

Five selected cultural groups or collectives will each receive up to R$ 60,000 to organize a minimum of three free music festivals across at least three different regions of the city. To qualify, applicants must be individuals representing a collective with at least one year of residency in Betim and must have previously organized a public music festival with at least two performances. Applications must be submitted in person at the Betim City Hall until November 3, 2026.