Music - international pathways 2008 round 2

International pathways is an initiative of the Australia Council's music board and market development section. The initiative seeks to assist with strategic international artistic and market development activities for Australian music and musicians.

Applications to the second round of international pathways for 2008 were assessed on Friday 30 May 2008 by a panel comprising music board members Graeme Koehne (SA), Paul Petran (Vic) and Andy Arthurs (Qld), with advice from representatives from the market development section. On the basis of the panel’s recommendations, the executive director, CPMD made the final funding decision.

There are three rounds for the initiative in 2008. In this second round of the year, the panel approved grants totalling $149,512. The guidelines have changed in 2008, with applicants now eligible to apply for any costs associated with international activity.

Assessment

The assessment panel looked at all the proposals in relation to the following criteria:

• Artistic merit
• Export readiness and the quality of the marketing strategy
• Evidence that the activity is well planned and achievable

The proposals were assessed against the selection criteria, in competition with the other proposals, and were given an overall percentage rating. They were then ranked according to their rating, and funding was allocated to the highest ranked proposals.

Successful applicants

Denley, James NSW - $2,650
A tour of France and Norway, September 2008 

Hermitude - Urthboy NSW - $7,146
A joint headlining  tour of Japan by Hermitude and Urthboy, September-October 2008

Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra NSW $10,225
A tour of Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands, January 2009

Mista Savona VIC $15,000
A performing, networking and promotional tour of the UK, July-August 2008

Ned Collette VIC $18,407
A tour of the UK, Portugal, France, Switzerland, Germany and Belgium, October- November 2008

SNOG VIC $19,503
A tour of UK, Canada and the USA, August-September 2008

Sparkadia NSW $20,000
A tour of UK to promote an album release, June-July 2008

The Boat People QLD $20,000
A tour of USA and the UK, October-November 2008

TinAlley String Quartet VIC $17,131
A tour of North America, October-November 2008

Watussi NSW $19,450
A tour of South Korea, September-October 2008

Funding summary

The closing date for round 3 of international pathways 2008 is 8 September 2008. Projects for this round may not start before 12 December 2008.

Guidelines and forms are available.

Please discuss your ideas with staff before submitting a proposal. For assistance, please contact Andy Rantzen (02) 9215 9115; email a.rantzen@australiacouncil.gov.au); or ring toll free on 1800 226 912.

Some useful websites for Australian artists touring internationally

• Australian Music Office  www.australianmusicoffice.com
• OzArts Online   www.ozarts.com.au
• Fuel4Arts – ‘Let’s Tour’   www.fuel4arts.com/touring