MUSIC AUSTRALIA EXPORT DEVELOPMENT FUND: International Market and Audience Development (Category 3)

What it is

The International Market and Audience Development fund (Category 3) supports activity that includes an international PR/promotional campaign, international radio campaign, creating content such as music video clips and social media reels for international audiences, and international digital marketing or social media strategy.

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”

Where

Australia

When

October 13, 2026

Runs January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2028

What you get

$2,000 to $10,000 matched funding to support international promotional and content creation activities.

What you need to apply

• Evidence of arts practice such as website link, audio and/or video links, images and/or written material
• Biographies and CVs for key artists, personnel or other collaborators involved
• Completed budget showing matched funding equal to or greater than grant request
• Evidence of matched funding (minimum 50% of eligible costs)
• Evidence of confirmed activity such as letters and invitations
• Evidence of how cultural protocols have been or will be followed and permissions obtained, if relevant to activity

How long it takes

About 5 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 6 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

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