International Tours and Promotion
▼I'm an artist looking to organize international touring. Where should I begin?
Planning international tours requires substantial preparation and typically involves working with booking agencies—either domestic or foreign. Our office provides consultation services, connects you with industry contacts, helps identify suitable agencies, and informs you about funding opportunities for overseas touring projects.
I'm currently planning international dates. How can you assist?
While we don't directly organize tour logistics, we facilitate successful international performances through financial support programs and by providing expert guidance and valuable industry connections for your touring project.
What's the process for securing international press representation?
Selecting foreign press representation depends on multiple factors including musical genre, target territories, and available budget. Based on your project requirements, our office offers advisory services and financial assistance opportunities for international promotional campaigns.
Showcase Festivals
▼What exactly is a showcase festival?
These are specialized events where artists perform for audiences composed primarily of music industry professionals. The objective is attracting international business partners such as booking agencies, managers, promoters, festival programmers, publishers, and record labels to connect with emerging talent.
How can I perform at international showcase events?
Most showcase festivals conduct open application processes through their websites several months prior to the event. View our calendar of upcoming opportunities. Stay informed about submission deadlines, exclusive partnerships, and financial assistance by subscribing to our newsletter.
I'm a music professional interested in attending showcases and industry conferences. How do I get started?
Industry professionals attending conferences must purchase professional accreditation badges to access networking opportunities, meetings, and conference programming. Our office provides guidance on selecting relevant international events and determining which conferences best align with your professional objectives. Financial support is available for both artists and industry professionals. Subscribe to stay updated and explore our Funding resources.
Which showcase festivals have partnership agreements with the office?
We continuously work to establish partnerships, special arrangements, and preferential terms with strategically important international showcase and conference festivals. Our annual selection identifies key international events where selected artists may receive travel reimbursement for performances. Industry professionals can apply for reimbursement for attending any showcase festival, provided they submit a coherent project proposal demonstrating clear strategic objectives. For current information, join our newsletter or visit our Funding section.
Financial Support
▼What's the application process for project funding?
Funding is awarded through competitive open calls published in our Funding section. We don't accept or evaluate individual funding requests outside our official call processes. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive announcements about upcoming funding opportunities and application deadlines.
What types of funding calls are available?
Starting in 2018, we offer financial assistance to artists, composers, and music industry professionals pursuing international activities. Our programs include support for international touring costs and promotional activities, travel reimbursement for industry professionals conducting business abroad, and assistance with travel expenses for artists performing at partner showcase festivals. Current opportunities are posted in our Funding section.
Who evaluates funding applications?
Each funding call assembles a dedicated evaluation committee comprised of experienced industry professionals and music journalists.
Training and Workshops
▼What subjects do your training programs cover?
Our educational programming addresses fundamental aspects of international music export, providing essential knowledge to all industry participants. Topics include promotional strategies, distribution channels, live performance management, artist management, and related subjects. Subscribe to our newsletter for upcoming training schedules.
Where are training sessions held?
Throughout the year, we organize both virtual and in-person training sessions across various locations. Subscribe to stay informed about workshop locations and participation details.
How do I register for training programs?
Visit our Free Training section to view current programs, or subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
About the Music Export Office
▼What is the Music Export Office?
We are a specialized organization established to advance the international presence of domestic music and support businesses operating in this sector. Our activities encompass promotional initiatives, strategic partnerships, international relationship development, educational programming, and financial assistance.
What services does the office provide?
We support international music activities through multiple channels:
- Financial assistance for touring, promotion, and showcase festival participation
- Educational programs and workshops on music export fundamentals
- Networking opportunities connecting domestic and international professionals
- Support for music industry participation in international fairs, conferences, and festivals
- Information aggregation on export opportunities and international music business developments
- Music promotion through digital platforms, social channels, newsletters, curated playlists, and media outreach
- Representation of the domestic music industry at international conferences and festivals
Who funds the Music Export Office?
The office operates as part of the Music Lab Foundation and receives funding through that organization.
How can the office benefit my export activities?
Whether you're an artist, band, or music business pursuing international opportunities, we provide expertise and resources to advance your export objectives through advisory services, promotional support, educational programs, and financial assistance opportunities.
How do I update or add my artist or company profile to your directory?
To add or update your listing in our Music Directory, please contact us with the subject line 'Music Directory – [your name/company]'. We review all submission requests for inclusion consideration.