NEWS

Following successful Trade Missions to South America in 2016, 2017 and 2018, Sounds Australia is set to return again in 2019. For the first time this year we are calling on expressions of interest for Trade Mission participation as either an industry delegate or a showcasing artist.

There are limited subsidised spots available and you will need to consider the below details.

INDUSTRY DELEGATES
APPLY HERE

• Participating industry delegates represent a roster of artists looking for export, songwriting collaboration, touring and/or licensing opportunities in Latin America and in particular Chile, Argentina and Brazil; or
• They are in a position and interested in potentially licensing artists or labels for Australian releases or booking South American acts onto Australian festivals or tours.
• Trade mission delegates are happy to speak on a panel at one or all of the conferences, if required.
• Trade mission delegates are prepared to share their experience with their networks and local artist and industry communities upon return.

SHOWCASING ARTISTS
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• In order to select the showcasing acts, a selection panel made up of South American industry, including the programmers for the showcase festival events, will be engaged.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

An investment from each successful participant (artist, crew or industry delegate) of $3500 (AUD) is to be paid at the end of the Trade Mission, once final costs have been determined. The contribution will go towards the following expenses:

• International flights
• Domestic/internal South American flights
• Ground transfers
• Accommodation
• Conference/festival passes

Each participant will need to be responsible for their own visas, passports and medical, although where possible we will work with Consulates to arrange visa waivers.

PROPOSED SOUTH AMERICAN TRADE MISSION 2019 DATES

You will need to confirm you are available from November 21st – December 13th, 2019

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST DUE: 5PM FRIDAY 16TH AUGUST, 2019

For further information please contact:

Glenn Dickie
Export Music Producer, Sounds Australia
gdickie@soundsaustralia.com.au

Birdz photo by Carlos Juica, taken at Fluvial in Valdivia, Chile, on Sounds Australia’s South American Trade Mission in 2018.