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WHAT IS OUTWARD SOUND? Outward Sound has been set up to provide assistance for market development initiatives and to encourage the entry of New Zealand music and musicians into global markets. New Zealand music industry practitioners (artists, managers etc) and firms (record companies, associated businesses) can apply for assistance through the international music market development grants programme. Outward Sound is implemented and managed by the New Zealand Music Commission. The programme is inclusive of music from all genres, styles and niches and applicants may target relevant markets around the world. Applicants at different stages of international market development can access the programme. Detailed information including sample application forms, an overview of the scheme, a support document to assist in applying to Outward Sound, and the dates of funding rounds for 2020/2021 are now available at www.nzmusic.org.nz by clicking on the International tab. For general Outward Sound enquiries contact on (09) 376-0115 or email [email protected] A SELECTION OF RECENT SUCCESSFUL OUTWARD SOUND APPLICANTS Clockwise from left: Smokeygotbeatz, JessB, BENEE, Miss June, Purple Pilgrims, Melodownz, Nadia Reid, Rory Noble. 38 • NZ MUSIC COMMISSION MAY BOOK 2020