Become a member
of the unemployment insurance fund

You can join the Artists' unemployment fund if you live in Denmark and are employed or self-employed as a performing artist.

If you are a recent graduate from an artistic programme, you can start by getting a free membership

If you want to transfer from another unemployment fund to Artists' Unemployment Fund, our unemployment fund advisors can help you. Get in touch with them here.

The Artists' Unemployment Fund is a division of AJKS.

Unemployment insurance

As a new member, you are entitled to unemployment benefits after one year of membership if you fulfil the work requirement. However, many performers only become entitled to unemployment benefits after more than a year, as there may be periods of unemployment between jobs.

Get a personalised unemployment insurance advisor

As a member of the Artists' Unemployment Fund, you have your own counsellor who provides information and help regarding unemployment and availability. This is the same person who processes and pays out unemployment benefits if you become unemployed.

Contact your unemployment insurance advisor here.