Music Theatre Now is not only about the biennial awards and a platform for artistic exchange, it is also a growing archive dedicated to contemporary music theatre. Since its inception in 2008, over 2,000 new works have been submitted, reflecting the diversity and vitality of the field.

As part of the ITI Media Library for Dance and Theatre in Berlin, recent editions of MTNow are preserved for scholarly research. This non-commercial archive is open to students, researchers, artists, and anyone with a genuine interest in contemporary music theatre from around the world. It offers valuable insight into global developments and creative practices within the genre.

MTNow offers award participants the opportunity to become part of this exceptional archive, ensuring their work is professionally preserved for future generations.