Cultural Affairs Bureau Launches Subsidy Programme for the Production of Original Song Albums

Date of publication: 11/09/2014
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To promote the development of Macao’s music industry, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) launches the 2014 Subsidy Programme for the Production of Original Song Albums. Each subsidised song album will be granted a subsidy up to a maximum of MOP200,000. Applications are accepted from 29 September to 27 November 2014.

Along with the development of Macao’s cultural and creative industries, and with the far-reaching power of the internet, original Macao music has become more recognised in recent years and different genres of music have started revealing their appeal. This Subsidy Programme seeks to provide more opportunities for local music creators and producers to release their works and launch more quality works in the  market.

Applicants for the Programme must hold a valid Macao S.A.R. Permanent Resident Identity Card. S/he must assume the role of album producer of the project on behalf of individuals, co-producers or groups, being the person-in-charge of the subsidised project and executive music producer of the album. Applicants must have produced a specific amount of publicly published music or must have acquired experience as album producers. The applied album can be a solo, group or band album. The subsidy is granted to cover the production, cover design, marketing and promotion expenses. The run of the completed album should not be less than 500 copies and the album must have been published by at least one commercial digital music platform.

Interested applicants must submit three “sample songs”, proposals and related documents for selection which will be evaluated by an Adjudicating Panel including local and foreign professionals in music circles and which will select a maximum of eight applicants. The Programme’s information, application rules and forms can be downloaded at the Cultural Affairs Bureau website (www.icm.gov.mo/dpicc/sps) and at the Macao Cultural and Creative Industries website (www.macaucci.com/en). Applicants should submit all required documents and music information to: Cultural Affairs Bureau - Department for the Promotion of Cultural and Creative Industries (No. 567, Av. da Praia Grande, Edif. BNU, 12th floor A-D, Macao) during office hours.
For enquiries, please contact Mr. Ho or Ms. Lao through tel. (853) 2892 4040 during office hours.