Funding for Live Performances
The New Music Project Touring Fund aims to provide financial support for local artists to take their music on the road, connecting with audiences across New Zealand through live performances. The initiative is designed to promote the release of new music, build fanbases, and increase the artist’s visibility. The fund provides between $10,000 and $50,000 per successful application, depending on the scale of the tour. This funding will cover various touring costs, including transport, accommodation, marketing, production, venue hire, and session musician fees.
- Eligible artists must have received NZ On Air New Music Project (NMP) funding and not yet released their project or announced a tour.
- Applicants can submit funding requests through artists, managers, artist representatives, booking agents, or tour promoters.
- The funding will benefit the artist directly.
Benefits of the New Music Project Touring Fund
The New Music Project Touring Fund offers several benefits to the music industry, including:
- Supports the live promotion of new music
- Helps to bridge the gap between recording and releasing music and reaching audiences
- Provides financial support for touring costs
- Increases artist visibility and fanbases
Quotes from Industry Professionals
The New Music Project Touring Fund is supported by the NZ Music Commission, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening Aotearoa’s music ecosystem. “Live performance is an incredibly important part of building an audience for artists, so it is great that NZ On Air has committed these funds to help artists promote their recordings. This pilot programme will really help to maximise the promotion and grow audiences across Aotearoa for New Music Project recipients,” says Cath Andersen, Chief Executive of the NZ Music Commission. Artist manager Pippa Ryan-Kidd is also enthusiastic about the initiative:
“In Aotearoa, our musicians are privileged to have opportunity to access funding through our various music industry bodies. This funding can allow for creation, promotion, and the overall visibility of our music in Aotearoa today. This visibility is vitally important in today’s market where global platforms dominate. We are incredibly grateful for these opportunities, and the New Music Project Programme is an important goal for many artists.”
Eligibility and Application Process
The New Music Project Touring Fund is open to artists who have received NZ On Air New Music Project funding and have not yet released their project or announced a tour. Applications can be submitted by artists, managers, artist representatives, booking agents, or tour promoters.
| Eligibility Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Eligible artists | Must have received NZ On Air New Music Project (NMP) funding. |
| Eligibility period | Must not have released their project or announced a tour yet. |
| Application submission | Can be submitted by artists, managers, artist representatives, booking agents, or tour promoters. |
Conclusion
The New Music Project Touring Fund is a vital initiative that will support local artists in promoting their music and reaching new audiences. By providing financial support for touring costs, the fund will help bridge the gap between recording and releasing music and reaching audiences. With the support of the NZ Music Commission, this pilot program will play a significant role in strengthening Aotearoa’s music ecosystem.