The Fund will support interstate and overseas opportunities that grow Queensland’s cultural economy, increase exposure, facilitate business and career growth, and expand markets and export revenue potential for Queensland-based musicians, performing artists and organisations.

Applicants can apply for up to 50% of the total project costs directly associated with the interstate or overseas activity.

There are two streams of funding available:

• Applicants can apply for up to $80 000 towards eligible costs for showcasing or market attendance activities, with Arts Queensland’s contribution towards travel-related expenses capped at $10,000 per individual (excluding GST) 
• Applicants can apply for up to $2 000 towards eligible costs for bringing national and international presenters/promoters/reviewers to see Queensland performances.

Eligibility

Please refer to the Arts Queensland General Funding Guidelines for general eligibility criteria and definitions. In addition to the General Funding Guidelines, applicants must:

• be based in Australia 
• have written confirmed invitation or endorsement from the interstate or overseas market/partner 
• not receive Arts Queensland funding of more than $700,000 per annum of multi-year funding 
• if based outside of Queensland:
  • be able to clearly demonstrate how their application will grow outcomes and benefit Queensland-based artists and the performing arts sector
  • not receive core funding through either Creative Australia or equivalent State agencies to Arts Queensland.

Successful applicants for overseas activities will be expected to meet with a Trade and Investment Queensland business development representative before their departure to discuss how to leverage outcomes for themselves and Queensland.

• Phone: 07 3034 4016
• Email: investment@arts.qld.gov.au