It has been announced that ’s will support over 70 talented Australian artists, producers, and composers in undertaking career-defining activities around the world.

The Export Development Fund is a matched funding initiative designed to elevate emerging, breakthrough, and established acts into the international market while fostering sustainable and thriving careers. The program focuses on three key pathways: Performance and Touring, Professional and Artistic Development, and Market and Audience Development.

This year, the Export Development Fund will invest $997,787.95 in 78 projects, involving a range of artists, from solo acts to bands, producers, composers and songwriters to support headline tours, debut showcase performances, artist residencies, publicity campaigns and more.

This announcement follows the launch of The Bass Line, Music Australia’s landmark study into the economic contribution of Australia’s music industry. The analysis revealed strong international demand for Australian music, with music exports contributing an estimated $975 million to the total Australian music industry revenue.

The Export Development Fund has been crucial in allowing various Aussie creatives to actively export their art. Since its inception, it has successfully supported over 400 projects, highlighting the importance of a dedicated contemporary music export program in Australia.

Some of the highlights of the 78 supported projects include the following:

Applications for the next round of the Export Development Fund close on Tuesday, July 8th.

More information is available via Music Australia’s official website here.