Dutch Music Export
Marketing Regulation
Matches 50% of the marketing budget for an international release campaign by a Dutch pop, dance, alternative or hip hop artist.
- Country
Netherlands- Category
- International
- Who applies
- Artists
- When to apply
- Two rounds a year
Who can apply
- Artists with at least 25% of monthly streams, or other proven traction, in the target country
- Full BumaStemra members for the country of the campaign
- A local team in the target market such as an agent, label, distributor, PR or publisher
- Able to fund at least 50% of the campaign; once every two years for an album, EP or singles
How to apply
- Fill in the online application form before the campaign starts
- Upload the campaign plan, the budget in the mandatory Excel template and the targets sheet
- Submit in a round: before late October for the first half, before May for the second half
- On approval 50% is paid; the rest after your evaluation report, costs and invoices
Questions
- How much does Marketing Regulation pay?
- Up to €20,000 per grant, paid by Dutch Music Export.
- Who can apply for Marketing Regulation?
- Artists with at least 25% of monthly streams, or other proven traction, in the target country. Full BumaStemra members for the country of the campaign. A local team in the target market such as an agent, label, distributor, PR or publisher. Able to fund at least 50% of the campaign; once every two years for an album, EP or singles.
- When can I apply for Marketing Regulation?
- Two rounds a year.
- Where do I apply for Marketing Regulation?
- On dutchmusicexport.nl, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Dutch Music Export.
Checked against dutchmusicexport.nl on October 28, 2026.