The Dutch Golden Collection Foundation is a cultural foundation that focuses on the production, distribution, and presentation of solo and chamber music works for percussion instruments by composers worldwide. The main goals of the Foundation are:

• commissioning leading composers, giving younger generations the opportunity to learn from them, and enabling performing musicians to venture into great contemporary works.
• helps master students in percussion and composition and those who have recently graduated in the Netherlands to develop themselves further and offer young professionals an opportunity to breathe life into their projects within two years.

To carry out our ambitious plans, we need several generations of hardworking and talented artists. Therefore, the DGCF helps to develop graduate percussion and composition talents. With this, the foundation wants to ensure that young musicians and composers find their place in the cultural world. With their talents, they can inspire and fraternize with as many people as possible. To achieve this, the DGCF gives young professionals a chance to breathe life into their projects within two years. Among other things, by supporting them in creating, performing, recording, and promoting their new works. Together we work towards the goals of the foundation.

The DGCF prize and the “Talent Development Period” are required for this. These help to support new voices with fresh eyes. We understand how important even a small contribution to the start of a career can be when you have a goal in mind and you want to voice those thoughts and ideas. So we can imagine what a great achievement a young artist with an incredible passion for his profession can reach with this amount. We think it is extremely important to embark on this adventure together with young talents. In this way, we lay the foundation for their professional future and build a strong career, which consists of several layers and has a good outlook.

Please refer to the 'Prizes and winners' page for selection criteria.