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APRA/AMCOS Music Grants

Arts Grants

2 streams: smaller projects under $10,000, and bigger projects with a $75,000 limit. The project must be completed within 12 months of the grant being offered.

Boosted

Boosted is crowdfunding platform for creative projects administered by The Arts Foundation.

Creative Communities Scheme

Community based projects. Apply through local council. Closing dates vary. $2,000 limit. Must encourage community participation in arts, support diversity in arts, and/or enable young people (under 18 years) to engage with/participate in arts.

Edwin Carr Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship for outstanding composers towards overseas study. Up to $25,000 in total, for up to two scholarships.

Generosity New Zealand

Generosity NZ is the largest digital search facility for funding information in Aotearoa. Subscription fees for online search tools start at $60 for 30 days access.

New Zealand On Air

Funding of up to $8,000 is available for creating a single song, for up to 80% of the project cost; funding of between $7,500 and $30,000 is available for creating multi-song projects, for up to 60% of the cost.

New Zealand/Aotearoa Music Scholarships

Scholarship towards study at a tertiary institution. Up to $16,000 in total for up to 2 scholarships.

Recorded Music New Zealand Music Grants

Up to $2,500 for individuals or $5,000 for groups/organisations.

Toi tipu Toi rea - Emerging Māori Artist Grant

Scholarship for emerging Māori arts practitioners. Up to $7,500.

Wild Creations Fund

Up to $36,000 available for a minimum of two artists to experience Department of Conservation environments and/or programmes as inspiration for new art work.

APRA/AMCOS Music Grants

Arts Grants

2 streams: smaller projects under $10,000, and bigger projects with a $75,000 limit. The project must be completed within 12 months of the grant being offered.

Composers Association of New Zealand

Creative Communities Scheme

Community based projects. Apply through local council. Closing dates vary. $2,000 limit. Must encourage community participation in arts, support diversity in arts, and/or enable young people (under 18 years) to engage with/participate in arts.

New Zealand On Air

Funding of up to $8,000 is available for creating a single song, for up to 80% of the project cost; funding of between $7,500 and $30,000 is available for creating multi-song projects, for up to 60% of the cost.

Wild Creations Fund

Up to $36,000 available for a minimum of two artists to experience Department of Conservation environments and/or programmes as inspiration for new art work.

Arts Grants

2 streams: smaller projects under $10,000, and bigger projects with a $75,000 limit. The project must be completed within 12 months of the grant being offered.

Arts On Tour

A regional, multidisciplinary arts touring circuit. Artists apply to feature in the “menu”, which presenters can choose from for performances at their venue.

Chamber Music New Zealand Tours

Two streams: the “Subscription” series features performances at main centers and is for well-established artists with a high profile. The “Regional” series includes both established and emerging artists and performs in smaller towns and cities across Aotearoa. Typically will only include a single jazz act per season.

Arts Grants

2 streams: smaller projects under $10,000, and bigger projects with a $75,000 limit. The project must be completed within 12 months of the grant being offered.

New Zealand On Air

Funding of up to $8,000 is available for creating a single song, for up to 80% of the project cost; funding of between $7,500 and $30,000 is available for creating multi-song projects, for up to 60% of the cost.

SOUNZ Jazz Recordings

A grant of $2,000, which is awarded annually to a professional jazz ensemble to perform and record in Wellington a set of 30 minutes of original jazz compositions, which have not been recorded professionally before. Next round closes October 14th 2019

Arts Grants

2 streams: smaller projects under $10,000, and bigger projects with a $75,000 limit. The project must be completed within 12 months of the grant being offered.

Creative Communities Scheme

Community based projects. Apply through local council. Closing dates vary. $2,000 limit. Must encourage community participation in arts, support diversity in arts, and/or enable young people (under 18 years) to engage with/participate in arts.

Recorded Music New Zealand Music Grants

Up to $2,500 for individuals or $5,000 for groups/organisations.

ARA Institute of Canterbury

ARA provides undergraduate certificates degrees in jazz and contemporary music.

Auckland University

Auckland University offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities in jazz studies, performance, and composition

Butland Music Scholarship

Scholarship for young musicians with a music performance qualification towards further performance studies overseas. Up to $4000. x1 round every 2 years. Next round in 2020.

Christchurch School of Music

The CSM offers evening and weekend classes for one-on-one and group instrument lessons, jazz combo and big band ensembles.

Edwin Carr Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship for outstanding composers towards overseas study. Up to $25,000 in total, for up to two scholarships.

New Zealand Jazz Foundation

Offers summer workshops in performance, education, and an annual Youth Jazz Orchestra workshop and performances. Entry to the NZYJO is by audition.

New Zealand/Aotearoa Music Scholarships

Scholarship towards study at a tertiary institution. Up to $16,000 in total for up to 2 scholarships.

NZ Music Teachers Online

A directory of music teachers. Many jazz educators can be found on this platform for private tuition. There is a tiered fee system for creating a teacher profile.

RATA Studios

Rata Studios (formerly CPAS) offers instrument lessons and classes in jazz theory, improvisation and ensemble playing in Wellington.

Recorded Music New Zealand Music Grants

Up to $2,500 for individuals or $5,000 for groups/organisations.

Te Koki/New Zealand School of Music (Victoria University)

Te Koki/NZSM offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities in jazz studies, performance, and composition

APRA/AMCOS

Aotearoa's largest performing rights association. Membership to APRA/AMCOS is free for composers & songwriters.

APRA/AMCOS Music Grants

Arts Grants

2 streams: smaller projects under $10,000, and bigger projects with a $75,000 limit. The project must be completed within 12 months of the grant being offered.

Best Jazz Composition Award

Independent Music New Zealand

A trade association representing independent artists and labels.

Join APRA/AMCOS

Membership to APRA/AMCOS is free for composers & songwriters.

Music Managers Forum

The music managers forum is a non-profit trade association dedicated to helping grow artist manager businesses through education, networking and advocacy.

New Zealand Music Commission

The New Zealand Music Commission Te Reo Reka O Aotearoa is a government funded organisation that promotes music from New Zealand and supports the growth of New Zealand music businesses.

Recorded Music New Zealand

Similar to APRA/AMCOS, RMNZ license businesses and organisations that use recorded music and then pay this income to the Master Rights Holders as annual public performance and broadcast royalties. You can be a member of both.

The Big Idea - Te Ariā Nui

The Big Idea is an online hub for creatives seeking collaborators, opportunities and inspiration for careers in the arts. There's a focus on mentoring and professional development events and workshops.

Toi tipu Toi rea - Emerging Māori Artist Grant

Scholarship for emerging Māori arts practitioners. Up to $7,500.

The Big Idea - Te Ariā Nui

Te Ariā Nui lists opportunities for volunteer work, scholarships, residencies and fellowships, and paid work in the creative sector here.

All In Melbourne

All In Melbourne exists to create a more inclusive environment for musicians and audience members in the Melbourne jazz scene, especially from a gender perspective. Check out their resources for information, advice and strategies.

Casual Performace Contract Template

A basic contract template for casual performances.

Community Law

Community Law has offices around the country that offer all sorts of free legal help, from easy-to-read information, to community workshops, to one-on-one legal help. IMPORTANT: Community Law can't help you with employment issues, as they are unable to assist businesses according to their constitution.