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Posted in CMJ | SXSW | industry | music on November 14, 2006

Government-subsidized rock bands

"The Figurines, who received more than $18,000 in financing through Denmark’s export agency this year, are just one of hundreds of bands that occupy this odd dual status: on the one hand, road-weary independent musicians; on the other, appointed emissaries of their homelands.

In a little-understood chapter in the history of cultural exchange, nations from around the world have been choosing musical outfits and sending them to the biggest music markets abroad in hopes of raising their international profile and generating export sales. In a way, it makes perfect sense. " [NY Times]

Posted on November 14, 2006 11:53 AM

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