Music - international pathways 2008 round 3

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 third round of international pathways for 2008 were assessed on Monday 3 November 2008 by a panel comprising music board member Andy Arthurs (Qld) and peer assessors Ash Manning (NSW) and Mark Mitchell (SA), with advice from representatives from the market development section. On the basis of the panel’s recommendations, the executive director, market development, made the final funding decision.

There were three rounds for the initiative in 2008. In this third round of the year, the panel approved grants totalling $137,027.

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

Afro Dizzi Act, QLD - $19,000
A tour of  North East India with the Roots Festival Tour including festival performances and workshops, January - February 2009.

Batrider, VIC - $18,777
A tour of the USA, February – April 2009.  

Hard-ons, NSW - $20,000
A tour of Japan, Korea, the UK and Europe, March - May 2009.

Sing Sing, VIC - $20,000
A tour of the USA at the invitation of World Music Institute, April - May 2009.    

TaikOz, NSW - $19,250
A tour of Germany and Italy to present concerts and workshops, May 2009.

Way Out West, VIC - $20,000
A tour of South Korea, Indonesia and Japan, including the Takatsuki Jazz Festival, April - May 2009.

Youth Group, NSW - $20,000
A tour of the USA, March - May 2009.

Funding summary

The closing date for round 1 of international pathways 2009 is 15 December 2008. Projects for this round may not start before 28 February 2009.

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                             
Australia Council music board’s MySpace profile        
OzArts