The third round of the Aotearoa Touring Programme is now open. The Programme is a new initiative run by the NZ Music Commission to grow the potential for original New Zealand artists touring across Aotearoa and enable more New Zealanders to experience live, local music.
The Aotearoa Touring Programme is a contestable fund intended to reinvigorate the live music sector and assist in the recovery from the effects of COVID-19 in the domestic touring market. This programme will invest in approved domestic touring costs, to enable more NZ artists to grow sustainable careers and increase the access to live music for NZ audiences.
The third round will close Wednesday 27 January.
Please go to the NZ Music Commission website (hyerlink https://nzmusic.org.nz/touring/) for a full overview of the programme, information about the tiers of funding and details of eligible costs.
Prospective applicants need to contact the Music Commission for access to the online application portal. When you get in touch with the office, you should know when your proposed tour would be taking place, where in the country you intend on playing, why you want to play in these towns (previously successful shows, good airplay on local radio, interest from the area etc), and approximately how much you intend to apply for. The application process will require you to have a full budget and business plan that will show how this investment will contribute to growing the artist’s business and career. Please email touring@nzmusic.org.nz
AOTEAROA TOURING PROGRAMME APPLICATION DATES 2021
Wednesday 27 January 2021 - Round Closes
Thursday 18 February – ATP Results Published
Wednesday 24 March 2021 - Round Closes
Thursday 15 April – ATP Results Published
Wednesday 19 May 2021 - Round Closes
Thursday 10 June – ATP Results Published
Wednesday 21 July 2021 - Round Closes
Thursday 12 August – ATP Results Published
Wednesday 22 September 2021 - Round Closes
Thursday 16 October – ATP Results Published
Wednesday 24 November 2021 - Round Closes
Thursday 16 December – ATP Results Published