Outward Sound is pleased to announce the first round of grant recipients for 2017.

Ten International Music Market Development grants were awarded.

Shapeshifter
8-date tour of UK & Europe following signing with Hospital Records

Fazerdaze
Showcase and festival tour of the UK and Europe including performances at The Great Escape Festival

Opiuo
13-date tour of the United States with Haywyre

Unknown Mortal Orchestra
5-date tour of Hawaii and Asia in support of album Multi-Love

Mel Parsons
Showcase at Folk Alliance International (FAI) conference in Kansas City, USA

Tami Neilson
17-date Canadian tour

Nadia Reid
16-date tour of Europe in support of new album Preservation

Flying Nun Records
Marketing newly-released music in North America, Europe and Australia

Aldous Harding
15-date North American tour including support dates with Andy Shauf and showcases at SXSW and Treefort Festival

Kane Strang
25-date North American tour including showcases at SXSW and Treefort Festival

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Applications for the next round of Outward Sound grants close on April 17th 2017 at 5pm.