Perform Abroad 2022 – Receive Financial Support for International Concerts

Who Can Apply for the Perform Abroad 2022 – Phase 1 Call?

This funding opportunity is available to solo performers, musical groups, and DJs. Artists receiving this support must perform original material during their international concerts. This requirement does not apply when the applicant is a DJ.

Applications can be submitted by both individual artists and music industry entities established in any legal form. For instance: management companies, booking agencies, press offices, event organizers, record producers, music publishers, or distribution companies. Artists may submit their own applications directly. Each artist can be the subject of only one application, whether submitted by the artist themselves or by a third party. For complete details, please carefully review the full call documentation.

Additionally, participation in the Perform Abroad 2022 – Phase 1 call does not prohibit involvement in other funding opportunities or initiatives from the Music Export Office and Italia Music Lab.

What Types of Activities Are Eligible for Funding?

Projects eligible under the Perform Abroad 2022 call must include a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 30 concerts within a 45-day window. A concert or performance date is defined as a live performance for which the artist (or their representatives) has executed an agreement for public performance of their repertoire.

Which Expenses Can Be Reimbursed?

For each phase of the Perform Abroad 2022 call, eligible expenses include logistics, transportation costs, accommodation expenses, merchandise costs, customs fees (such as carnet A.T.A., entry visas, or temporary work visas, etc.), and childcare expenses. The maximum funding request per application is €7,000.

How to Submit Your Application and Key Deadlines

To participate in the Perform Abroad 2022 call, carefully read the documentation, download the application form, complete it, and send it via email (including all required attachments) to the address specified in the call documentation. The deadlines are as follows:

How Are Projects Evaluated and By Whom?

Proposals will be assessed by an independent commission composed of music industry experts (committee member names will be published on www.italiamusicexport.com by 05/12/2022) based on the following criteria:

• Experience of the applicant organization and the artist's career trajectory
• Quality and expertise of third parties involved in the project
• Quality of the proposed project and strategic alignment with the artist's career development

For more detailed information about evaluation criteria, please carefully review the complete call documentation.

Questions and Clarifications

Any requests for clarification may be sent to the email address finanziamenti@italiamusicexport.com with "Request for Clarification" in the subject line, within 5 days of the application submission deadline.