The NZ Music Commission‘s Aotearoa Touring Programme May 2023 is now accepting applications, with a deadline of May 10.

More info and application forms can be found here. The Aotearoa Touring Programme is a matched investment programme, where artists touring the motu can apply for 50/50 reimbursement of eligible costs.

The Aotearoa Touring Programme criteria for a national tour is at least three dates, at least three different locations, and performing 100% original NZ music. There are two tiers (determined by venue size) with different maximum grant limits.

For any questions or advice contact  touring@nzmusic.org.nz.