10 September 2006 - 0 Comments
The Outward Sound scheme, launched by the NZ Music Industry Commission (NZMIC) in December 2005 was established to provide assistance for international market development initiatives. The NZMIC is pleased to announce the third batch of grant recipients for the year.
Phase Two grants, providing the opportunity for in-market performances and related business development, were awarded to Evermore for the USA and Canada, Greg Johnson, for the USA also, and Goodnight Nurse and The Bleeders - both for Australia,
Phase One market scoping grants have been allocated to Savage (USA), Tyree (Australia), The Phoenix Foundation (USA), John Psathas (USA), and Batucada Sound Machine (UK).
No Phase Three grants were awarded in this round.
Between the nine successful applicants a total of $91,774.80 has been allocated, with the recipients required to match this on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
Phase One grants reimburse up to 50% of costs up to $10,000 for representatives or artists to undertake international market-scoping visits; Phase Two grants reimburse up to 50% of the costs up to $30,000 for in-market visits by export ready artists and related business professionals, including showcases and tour support; and Phase Three reimburses up to 50% of costs for maintaining a presence in a territory for an extended period where there is potential high level success - to a maximum of $60,000.
Previous Outward Sound recipients:
Phase Three – Breaks Co-op, LOOP Recordings, Bic Runga
Phase Two – The Brunettes, The Checks, Concord Dawn, Elemeno P, Minuit, Sugarlicks Records
Phase One – Arch Hill Recordings, Chong Nee, Die! Die! Die!, Goldenhorse, Katchafire, Mai Music, Midium Records, Moana & The Tribe, Tardus Music
Applications for the next round of Outward Sound grants close on October 31.
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