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The New Zealand Music Commission | Te Reo Reka o Aotearoa is pleased to announce the results for the Round 3 of Outward Sound 2024.

Outward Sound provides assistance for market development initiatives, encouraging and supporting the entry of New Zealand music and musicians into global markets. New Zealand music industry practitioners (artists, managers etc.) and firms (record companies and associated businesses) can apply for assistance through the programme for a range of international market development activities including:

– Market visits
– In-market representation
– Publicity and promotion
– Marketing materials
– Showcases, trade fairs and other events

The Outward Sound programme is implemented and managed by the New Zealand Music Commission. It is inclusive of music from all genres, styles and niches and applicants may target the international markets that are appropriate to them. Bands, composers, songwriters, producers, and solo artists – at different stages of international market development – are able to access the programme. The foundations of the programme are research, collaboration, network development and information sharing.

For further information, please visit the International section of our website here.

Congratulations to the 26 International Music Market Development Grant recipients this round:

1. 9lives for the support of a 6-week US writing/networking visit

2. ASHEZ for a 14-date tour of North America (USA + Canada)

3. Brandn Shiraz for attending international showcase (TBA)

4. Daily J for a 4 date UK tour promoting their new album and playing All Points East Festival

5. EDY for a Los Angeles networking and writing trip

6. Flamingo Pier for a 13-date tour of USA and Europe to support EP release

7. Georgia Lines for multiple Sydney performances including a TikTok showcase and a gig supporting Blonde Redhead

8. Gracie Moller for two months of writing/recording/networking sessions in LA and Nashville

9. Janine for a 11-date tour of Europe and USA

10. Jonathan Bree | Lil’ Chief Records for Jonathan Bree to visit Nashville (Americana Fest) and LA in both an artist and label rep capacity

11. Kaosis for a 24 date European tour

12. Karl Sölve Steven for attending Cannes Marché du Film selected as part of the prestigious Spot The Composer programme

13. Kylie Price for showcasing at The Great Escape 2024

14. Ladyhawke for the Ladyhawke 15th Anniversary Self- Titled Debut Album Australian Tour

15. Lee Mvtthews for a European summer tour and writing/recording/networking opportunities

16. lilbubblegum for a 4-date Australian tour supporting US act, Baby Gravy, followed by a 6-week US songwriting and networking sessions

17. Luca George for solo showcases and networking in UK/Europe

18. Māmā Mihirangi & the Māreikura for Canadian tour including festival shows and workshops

19. MOHI for the International Indigenous Music Summit in Toronto as a showcasing artist and Aotearoa delegate

20. Office Dog for a 15-date tour of the United States as official support for U.S band, Nada Surf

21. PARK RD for supporting The Rions on their Australian tour

22. Princess Chelsea for a follow-up visit to North America supporting The Beths as well as additional headlining shows

23. PRINS for showcases and performances in Los Angeles, Germany, and Australia

24. SACHI for Australian tour supporting North East Party House + attending international showcase (TBA)

25. SXMPRA for 6-weeks of writing sessions in the USA

26. Tami Neilson for showcasing in and around Americana Festival Nashville 2024

Round 4 of Outward Sound 2024 is currently open for applications. Applications close 29th July Hūrae 2024 at 5:00PM (NZST). Reminder that BIGSOUND 2024 Delegate Grants close earlier on 22nd July Hūrae 2024 at 5:00PM (NZST).

For the remaining 2024 deadlines, please visit our website here.

More information on the scheme can be obtained by emailing international@nzmusic.org.nz

Media enquiries should also be directed to international@nzmusic.org.nz Artist photos are available upon request.

Pictured: Princess Chelsea | Photo credit: Frances Carter