Export Funding

The International Tour Funding supports musicians and bands residing in Germany for special performances abroad. The goal is to facilitate artists’ entry into the international music market or assist them in further establishing themselves there. An independent jury of experts from the music industry will decide on the submitted project proposals.

A financial grant for travel and marketing expenses can be awarded for a maximum of 15 performances, including support shows, appearances at music festivals, showcases, or on TV and radio broadcasts.

The funding focuses on high-selling target markets such as the USA, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Europe – particularly the UK, France, the Benelux countries, and the Nordic countries. Other countries may be considered as target markets under certain circumstances, provided that sound carrier releases or other sustainable market-ready activities can be verified there.

GO! Export supports small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individual entrepreneurs in the music industry, in expanding their international activities. The program funds international travel that is part of a well-developed export strategy, such as attending international showcase festivals and industry meetings in target countries where the business is not or minimally represented.

DO! Export supports small and medium-sized businesses as well as individual entrepreneurs in the music industry in organizing events and campaigns to promote their artists abroad.