Grant

Music Australia Export Development Fund: International Professional and Artistic Development (Category 2)

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Closes

October 13, 2026, 12 days left

Effort

About 4 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

Matched funding to support international professional development activities for Australian contemporary music artists. Eligible activities include official showcase performances, co-writing sessions, songwriting camps, overseas recording, engaging international producers, international residencies or fellowships, attending international trade fairs or conferences, attending composer premieres, presenting lectures at overseas institutions, and self-managed artists undertaking confirmed business meetings. Applicants must show matched funding equal to or greater than the grant request and the activity must start between 1 January 2027 and 31 March 2027 and be completed within 12 months.

Who it is for

Australian citizens or permanent residents who are practising contemporary music artists, including solo artists, instrumentalists, bands, ensembles, electronic artists, producers, songwriters and composers.

Open to artists in Australia.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Australia”

emerging artistsmid-career artistsinternational

Where

Australia

When

October 13, 2026, 12 days left

Runs January 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028

What you get

Matched funding of $3,000 to $15,000 to support international professional development activities such as showcases, co-writing sessions, recording, residencies, conferences, or business meetings.

What you need to apply

  • Evidence of matched funding
  • Confirmation that activity meets Music Australia definition of contemporary music
  • Letters of confirmation for confirmed activity details
  • Budget showing matched funding and all eligible costs

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://creative.gov.au/investments-opportunities/music-australia-export-development-fund-international-professional-and-artistic-development