globalFEST Touring Fund

globalFEST Touring Fund

OPEN ONLY TO ARTISTS THAT HAVE PERFORMED AT THE GLOBALFEST FLAGSHIP FESTIVAL IN NYC
This grant is for tours that will take place:
APRIL 2019 – APRIL 2020 only
Applications accepted now through MARCH 22, 2019 (midnight Eastern Time)

Only artists who have performed at a globalFEST's January Showcase/Festival are eligible to apply.

In recognition that world music tours are often inhibited by high start-up costs in the US, the gFTF will award small grants to offset budget shortfalls in upcoming tours that will bring the artists to at least one new market. The gFTF is only open by application to all artists who have performed at a January Flagship Showcase/Festival from 2004-2019. gFTF will award grants in the range of $1,000 to $4,000.

To qualify, the proposed tours must include a minimum of two public performances in two different markets. This can include concerts in theaters, concert halls, performing arts centers, clubs, and/or festivals. Please note: gFTF will support travel and touring costs only. gFTF cannot fund artist fees, however artist fees should be included in the tour budget.

The application process for the gFTF is in two parts. For part one, applications must be received electronically via the online application below. All elements of the application must be submitted at one time, you cannot go back to the application once you have started. Please be prepared to have all materials with you when you begin the process. Notification of application status will be sent via email to all applicants by early April 2019. For part two, once application is submitted by deadline, there will be a prelimitary review at which time we may ask for clarification or further information prior to submitting it to panel for consideration.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you begin this application you will not be able to save it and return to it, instead you must complete it in one sitting. Because of this, we ask that you prepare all materials before beginning the online application. Please visit www.globalfest.org/touringfund, and download the gFTF Application Information Packet which contains all requested materials and important instructions.

Questions? Contact Isabel Soffer at isabel@globalfest.org
Have you downloaded and read the gFTF Application Information Packet? If yes, please continue. If no, please visit www.globalfest.org/touringfund and download the form to prepare all materials before proceeding. Once you begin the electronic application you will not be able to save and return to it, therefore we suggest you prepare your application materials proir to beginning your online submission.

The gF Touring Fund is currently only open to artists who have performed at globalFEST's annual flagship festival in NYC. If you or your artist has not performed in this specific showase, please do not continue as your application will not be considered. If you have any question about your eligibility, please contact Isabel Soffer at isabel@globalfest.org.

Section 1 | Touring Fund Application Form
Applicant/Artist's Name(s) *
globalFEST participation year *
Name of Person Completing this Form *
Company Name *
Has this artist received gFTF support before? *

Yes No

Address *

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

E-mail *
Artist or Manager? *
Grant Amount Requested (up to $4000) *
If your budget shortfall is more than $4000, please indicate the amount still needed
Please list all new markets (cities) that this artist will be going to on the tour *
Artists must be going to at least two new markets (cities) in order to apply for the touring fund,

Section 2 | Statement of Interest
In your statement of interest (500 words max) please address the following:
- Identify the need for globalFEST support;
- Why it is significant for the artist’s professional or artistic development at this particular time;
- What new markets (cities) they will be performing in;
State of Interest: *
Section 3 | Artist Information
Artist Biography (500 words max) *
Link to Artist Website *
Please provide up to five video or audio links that best represent your music for this tour. You may choose to provide a link to you or your artist's electronic press kit.
Link #1 *
Link #2
Link #3
Link #4
Link #5
Section 4 | Touring
For each question below, please upload only one PDF containing all information requested. If you are unable to submit all materials in one PDF document, you may upload multiple documents into the form upload fields, or you may email additional documents to Stephanie Orentas at stephanie@globalfest.org.
Three-year U.S. Tour History and Press clippings that includes cities and venues *

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Signed Letters of Intent OR Contracts from each presenters/promoters outlining complete, financial offers (including hotel, local transportation, workshop fees, etc.) *

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Section 5 | Tour Budget
The below tour budget must be provided in the requested excel format. You may download a template of the excel budget format on the globalFEST website at: www.globalfest.org/touringfund.

The tour budget must include requested grant amount and artist fees.
Please be sure to include each flight/hotel/etc. in seperate lines of the budget to clearly illustrate costs.
Tour Budget in gF Excel format: must include artist fees, travel and all related expenses, plus any confirmed or expected funding/support you have already secured. *

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globalFEST Touring Fund

Section 1 | Touring Fund Application Form

Section 2 | Statement of Interest

Section 3 | Artist Information

Section 4 | Touring

Section 5 | Tour Budget