NZ On Air is refining its music funding approach to ensure homegrown musicians will receive an Artist Creation Fee on top of each New Music funding grant to create their music.
The change comes after a newly released and in-depth review of NZ On Air's music funding, conducted by award-winning composer, performer and music producer Victoria Kelly, highlighted that career and financial sustainability is a huge challenge for artists in Aotearoa New Zealand.
In 2020, NZ On Air introduced a 10 percent Artist Creation Fee to its New Music funding streams.
“However, this was optional and part of the total funding approved,” says Teresa Patterson, NZ On Air Head of Music. “Now, from January 2024, the Artist Creation Fee will be added on top of each New Music Funding grant and it will be mandatory.”