Outward Sound — 2026 Round 5

Matched grants of up to NZD 50,000 support NZ music’s international market development across all genres.

Channels

International showcasing, market visits and promotion across all music genres

Maximum duration

Project-dependent; decisions 08 Dec 2026

Application cost

No application fee stated; dollar-for-dollar matching and expenditure paid before reimbursement

Attendance

Project-dependent overseas market activity; office consultation required before portal access

Eligibility

NZ artists and music businesses across all genres, with a viable international market plan; GST registration required unless the office grants an exception. Precise citizenship/residence rule not stated

Guaranteed support

Up to NZD 50,000 International Market Development or NZD 5,000 International Business Development; 50% of eligible costs