STRUCTURAL MULTI YEAR SUPPORT
With the Structural Multiannual Support, Dutch Music Export provides support to Dutch pop artists who want to take the next step in their international positioning. The program offers Dutch artists with international ambitions and a proven international status opportunities to work on the development and implementation of a strategic plan for market exploration and market expansion abroad.
Dutch Music Export is reopening the Structural Multi Year Funding Programme for Dutch pop artists with international ambitions and demonstrable international traction. With this multi year support, a maximum of two artists will have the opportunity over a period of two years to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan aimed at market exploration, market expansion and sustainable international positioning.
This programme is expressly intended for artists who look beyond marketing and release strategies. We support plans that focus on artistic development in relation to international growth, the establishment of a professional international team, long term relationships with sector partners, insights into priority markets and structural professionalisation.
FOR WHO?
The Structural Long-Term Regulations are intended for artists within the pop music genre who are established in the Netherlands and who are artistically active within the international recording and live music industry. Artists – possibly through their representatives – who have legal personality are eligible for the program.
Artists who already receive an institutional subsidy from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (BIS) are not eligible.
FOR WHO?
The Structural Long-Term Regulations are intended for artists within the pop music genre who are established in the Netherlands and who are artistically active within the international recording and live music industry. Artists – possibly through their representatives – who have legal personality are eligible for the program.
Artists who already receive an institutional subsidy from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (BIS) are not eligible.
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Applications are judged on the following criteria:
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The artist's work has sufficient international potential (artistic and business) from a foreign perspective.
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The artist is - possibly together with the business representation - financially and operationally sufficiently able to make productions in continuity (at least two consecutive years). Applications are assessed on the following criteria: - The artist's work has sufficient international potential (artistic and business) from a foreign perspective. - The artist is - possibly together with the business representation - financially and operationally sufficiently able to make productions in continuity (at least two consecutive years).
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Applications are judged on the following criteria:
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The artist's work has sufficient international potential (artistic and business) from a foreign perspective.
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The artist is - possibly together with the business representation - financially and operationally sufficiently able to make productions in continuity (at least two consecutive years). Applications are assessed on the following criteria: - The artist's work has sufficient international potential (artistic and business) from a foreign perspective. - The artist is - possibly together with the business representation - financially and operationally sufficiently able to make productions in continuity (at least two consecutive years).
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FOR WHAT CAN
THE GRANT BE USED?
The subsidy amount can be used to develop and implement an international Strategic plan, over a maximum period of two years. This subsidy can, for example, be spent on exploring foreign markets, developing a marketing plan and targeting foreign programmers, festivals and supporting partners.
The maximum contribution is 50,000 euros for two years. A budget is available for a maximum of two artists.
FOR WHAT CAN
THE GRANT BE USED?
The subsidy amount can be used to develop and implement an international strategic plan, over a maximum period of two years. This subsidy can, for example, be spent on exploring foreign markets, developing a marketing plan and targeting foreign programmers, festivals and supporting partners.
The maximum contribution is 50,000 euros for two years. A budget is available for a maximum of two artists.
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HOW DO I APPLY?
Step 1: Pitch (maximum 400 words)
Describe your international status, priority markets and strategic objectives for the coming two years (Guidelines).
Step 2: Project Plan
A limited selection of artists will be invited to submit an English language strategic plan including a budget.
An independent advisory committee will select a number of artists from the applications and invite them to submit a complete English language project plan including a budget. It is not possible to lodge an appeal against a decision of rejection.
Applications can be submitted from Wednesday 10 December 2025 through 9 January 2026.
MORE INFORMATION
If you are unsure whether you are eligible please feel free to contact
Marcel Albers
marcel.albers@dutchmusicexport.nl
06 20402026
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HOW DO I APPLY?
Step 1: Pitch (maximum 400 words)
Describe your international status, priority markets and strategic objectives for the coming two years (Guidelines).
Step 2: Project Plan
A limited selection of artists will be invited to submit an English language strategic plan including a budget.
An independent advisory committee will select a number of artists from the applications and invite them to submit a complete English language project plan including a budget. It is not possible to lodge an appeal against a decision of rejection.
Applications can be submitted from Wednesday 10 December 2025 through 9 January 2026.
MORE INFORMATION
If you are unsure whether you are eligible please feel free to contact
Marcel Albers
marcel.albers@dutchmusicexport.nl
06 20402026