Helvetiarockt

What Helvetiarockt does

Helvetiarockt is a Swiss non-profit association (Verein), founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bern, that operates as the principal national coordination platform for FINTA (female, inter, non-binary, trans, agender) musicians in the Swiss jazz, pop, and rock scene. Its core activities are organized around four sub-brands: the Music Lab delivers band workshops, songwriting camps, producing workshops, and beatmaking workshops across Switzerland via three regional management structures (Western, Central/Eastern, Northern); the Music Directory is a web-based networking platform at musicdirectory.ch connecting musicians, technicians, and organizers and now includes a Community Board for equipment, space, and skill exchange; the Awareness Lab runs panels, lectures, and networking events focused on preventing sexualized violence in clubs and festivals; and the Diversity Roadmap, hosted at diversityroadmap.org, is a consulting toolkit for cultural institutions implementing diversity measures. A podcast series ("Musicians in Conversation") and a multilingual website (DE/FR/IT/RM/EN) extend the organization's reach.

The technology layer is conventional and purpose-built rather than cutting-edge: a multilingual website, the musicdirectory.ch and diversityroadmap.org platforms, mobile newsletters distributed via WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram (number 076 545 08 88), and email campaigns through MailChimp, with file collaboration on Dropbox. There are no disclosed AI capabilities, APIs, or SDKs. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, combining in-person workshop delivery, self-serve website registration, and earned media coverage in Swiss outlets including WOZ, NZZ, SRF, and Schweizer Musikzeitung.

The revenue model is diversified across four streams typical of a Swiss cultural association: workshop and course fees (with a CHF 20 processing fee for cancellations 7+ days out), annual membership fees, individual donations, and — most materially — grants and project funding from public-sector bodies and foundations including Pro Helvetia (Swiss Arts Council), Migros Kulturprozent, Christoph Merian Stiftung, Swisslos Kanton Bern, and the SUISA Foundation. The organization reports no VC, PE, or private equity backing, no disclosed revenue figures, and no subsidiaries or M&A activity. Customer segments span individual FINTA musicians (primary), music schools and cultural institutions, and clubs/festivals served by the Awareness Lab.

Name

Helvetiarockt

Legal name

Verein Helvetiarockt

Website

https://helvetiarockt.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Helvetiarockt is a Swiss non-profit association, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bern, that supports FINTA musicians nationwide through workshops, a networking platform (musicdirectory.ch), awareness programs on sexualized violence, and a diversity consulting toolkit (Diversity Roadmap).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Industry Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Production & Composition (Songwriting, Recording, DJing) (EDAMAAAF), Songwriting & Composition Services (for hire) (MPAIAHAF)

Keywords

• Music industry inclusion
• Gender equality programs
• Musician networking platform
• Music education workshops
• Diversity awareness training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Course and Workshop Fees: Revenue from music workshops, band workshops, and songwriting camps. Course fees must be paid one week before course start. Cancellation policy applies with CHF 20 processing fee for cancellations 7+ days before course.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership available for supporters to join the organization.
3. Donations: Individual donations from supporters. Mobile newsletter available via WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram for engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Helvetiarockt is a Swiss non-profit association that supports women, inter, non-binary, trans, and agender (FINTA) musicians in jazz, pop, and rock through music education workshops, an online professional networking platform, and awareness / diversity training programs for the music industry. The organization delivers band workshops, songwriting camps, and producing workshops via its Music Lab, operates musicdirectory.ch as a national networking directory for musicians and industry professionals, and runs the Awareness Lab and Diversity Roadmap to address sexualized violence and promote gender equality in clubs and festivals.

Product overview

Helvetiarockt is a Swiss association that operates as a coordination hub and national platform for women, inter, non-binary, trans, and agender musicians in jazz, pop, and rock. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs: the Music Lab provides hands-on music education through band workshops, songwriting camps, and producing workshops; the Music Directory is a networking platform connecting musicians with industry professionals and includes a community marketplace; the Awareness Lab focuses on preventing sexualized violence in music venues through education and advocacy; the Diversity Roadmap offers consulting and resources for cultural institutions; and a podcast series amplifies voices from the community. Founded in 2009, the organization is headquartered in Bern.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Music Lab: Music workshops and band workshops for young musicians
• Music Directory
• Awareness Lab
• Diversity Roadmap
• Songwriting Camp

Products and services

• Helvetiarockt Music Lab A program offering band workshops, songwriting camps, producing workshops, and beatmaking workshops for girls, women, inter, non-binary, trans, and agender people in the Swiss music scene. Delivered in-person across multiple Swiss cities.
• Helvetiarockt Music Directory An online networking platform (musicdirectory.ch) connecting musicians, technicians, organizers, and other professionals in the Swiss music scene, featuring a community board for buying, selling, or exchanging equipment, spaces, and skills.
• Helvetiarockt Awareness Lab An awareness initiative focusing on preventing sexualized violence in clubs and at festivals, providing panels, lectures, and networking events for the music and performing arts community.
• Helvetiarockt Podcast A podcast series featuring conversations with musicians and discussions about gender diversity in the music industry.
• Diversity Roadmap A toolkit and platform (diversityroadmap.org) helping cultural institutions implement diversity measures and create gender-equitable environments in music and performing arts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15+ years of operation promoting gender equality in Swiss music
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Artefax StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic venue partner supporting Helvetiarockt's mission to promote gender equality in music.
• Bad Bonn KilbicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor festival partner known for quality programming, supporting diversity in music scene.
• bee-flat im PROGRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBern music venue serving as cultural center and partner in promoting FINTA musicians.
• La Case à chocscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeuchâtel music venue and festival location supporting Helvetiarockt activities.
• Les CréativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneva festival dedicated to women and equality in music, co-presenting events including awareness reports on sexualized violence.
• GurtenfestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Bern festival partner supporting diversity initiatives in programming.
• Kaserne BaselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBasel cultural center hosting awareness events and network meetings including m2act x Helvetiarockt events on sexualized violence prevention.
• Swisslos Kanton BerncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantonal lottery fund providing financial support for cultural projects.
• Migros KulturprozentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor cultural funding initiative of Migros, supporting Helvetiarockt through m2act network and other programs. Featured in Migros Magazine coverage.
• Pro HelvetiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Arts Council providing national funding support for cultural initiatives.
• Christoph Merian StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBasel-based foundation supporting cultural and social projects in Switzerland.
• SUISA FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting music creation and composers, aligned with Helvetiarockt's mission.
• Apolline École d'artsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts school partner in French-speaking Switzerland supporting music education.
• Imagine Festival BaselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBasel festival partner promoting diversity in music programming.
• Salzhaus WinterthurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinterthur music venue involved in awareness programs, co-presenting discussions on awareness in cultural operations.
• Südpol LuzerncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLucerne cultural center and venue involved in awareness programming discussions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• m2act: Migros Kulturprozent initiative providing awareness training against sexualized violence in clubs and festivals; Helvetiarockt partner network member that co-hosts awareness events. Functionally overlapping awareness programming rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Female:Pressure: International network and database of female, transgender, and non-binary electronic music artists, producers, and DJs. Comparable directory/platform model for FINTA musicians with similar networking function to musicdirectory.ch.
• Keychange: European initiative promoting gender equality across the music industry by working with festivals, venues, and policy bodies on diversity targets. Directly comparable advocacy mission at pan-European scale; Helvetiarockt partners with this ecosystem via shared Swiss festivals.
• Women in Music (UK): UK charity supporting women and gender minorities across the music industry through networking, mentoring, advocacy, and events. Comparable mission around increasing representation and visibility of FINTA professionals in music careers.
• Les Créatives: Geneva-based festival dedicated to women and equality in music; confirmed Helvetiarockt partner that co-presents awareness reports on sexualized violence in Swiss clubs. Closest direct peer — same Swiss geography, same FINTA-focused mission, same workshop/event delivery model.
• Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls: Established US-based non-profit running music education programs (band camps, instrument instruction, songwriting) for girls, women, and gender-nonconforming youth. Concept-comparable organization with the same workshop-based delivery model for FINTA-focused music education.
• Sprungfeder: Swiss association promoting women and non-binary musicians in jazz, pop, and rock via concerts, workshops, and a festival — co-directed until 2025 by a Helvetiarockt regional manager. Closely overlapping Swiss FINTA-music mission and target audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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