ANNOUNCEMENT! NEW STRUCTURAL MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT

STRUCTURAL MULTI-YEAR ARRANGEMENT

Dutch Music Export reopens the Structural Multi-Year Scheme

for Dutch pop artists with international ambitions and proven

international traction. With this multi-year support, a maximum of

two artists the opportunity to create a complete work over a period of two years

develop and implement a strategic plan for market research,

market expansion and sustainable international positioning.

This scheme is expressly intended for artists who look beyond

marketing and releases. We support plans that focus on artistic

development in relation to international growth, building a professional

international team, long-term relationships with sector partners, insight into

priority markets and structural professionalization.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM?

For pop artists based in the Netherlands who are visible abroad

and operate actively within the international recording and/or live industry. BIS-

settings are excluded.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Step 1 – Pitch (max. 400 words)

Describe your international status, priority markets and strategic goals

for the next two years.

Step 2 – Project plan

A limited selection of artists will be invited to perform an English-language

to submit a strategic plan with budget.

AVAILABLE BUDGET

Maximum €50,000 per artist for two years. A maximum of two

artists selected.

HOW AND WHEN DO YOU REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM?

To qualify for the Structural Multi-Year Scheme, please register

you sign up with:

• the name of the artist,

• the website,

• a short pitch of maximum 400 words in which you present your international

status, priority markets and strategic development goals are

described.

Registration is possible from Wednesday, December 10, 2025 to January 9, 2026

After the closing date, an independent advisory committee will assess all

submissions. A selection of artists will then be invited to submit a

To submit an English-language project plan with budget, which will be submitted in a second round

is being assessed.

Sign up!

MORE INFORMATION

Please feel free to contact us if you are unsure whether you qualify:

Marcel Albers – marcel.albers@dutchmusicexport.nl – 06-20402026

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