MCN MusicXport.nl (MXP) is a program from Music Center the Netherlands to improve the international position of Dutch bands and to enlarge their possibilities in foreign countries. 

For one year selected bands are supported in their efforts to build a good foundation for their international ambitions. MCN MusicXport.nl helps the acts to get gigs at major showcase events, and to develop professional marketing campains.

In 2011 MCN MusicXport.nl supports Dutch acts at the following international showcases:

 

SXSW, Austin (USA)

March 2011

Dutch acts:

Laura Jansen - www.laurajansen.com

The Black Atlantic - www.theblackatlantic.com

Death Letters - www.deathletters.net

Go Back to the Zoo - www.gobacktothezoo.nl

De Staat - www.destaat.net

 

Camden Crawl, London (UK)

30 April & 1 May

Dutch act:

Moss - www.mosstheband.com

 

The Great Escape, Brighton (UK)

12 – 15 May

Dutch acts:

Moss - www.mosstheband.com

Baskerville - www.iwantbaskerville.com
I Am Oak - www.iamoak.com
Dutch Impact Party: 12 May (afternoon in Komedia Studio Bar)

 

Popkomm & Berlin Music Week, Berlin (Germany)

7 - 9 September
Dutch acts:
I Am Oak - www.iamoak.com

 

Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg (Germany)

22 - 24 September
Dutch acts:
Tim Knol - www.timknol.nl
Go Back To The Zoo - www.gobacktothezoo.nl
I Am Oak - www.iamoak.com
Moss - www.mosstheband.com
Dutch Impact Party: 23 September, 14.00 – 19.00 hrs, Sommersalon

 

Culture Collide, Los Angeles (USA)

5 September
Dutch acts:
Death Letters - www.deathletters.net
De Staat - www.destaat.net
Laura Jansen - www.laurajansen.com
Dutch Impact Party: 7 October, 6 – 8pm hrs, Taix

 

CMJ / New York (USA)

18 - 22 October
Dutch acts:
Death Letters - www.deathletters.net
Alamo Race Track - www.alamoracetrack.com
De Staat - www.destaat.net
Dutch Impact Party: 20 October: 1 – 5pm hrs, The Delancey

 

Mama Event, Paris (France)

20 - 22 October
Dutch acts:
De Staat - www.destaat.net
Alamo Race Track - www.alamoracetrack.com
Dutch Impact Party: 22 October, 5 - 6.30, Le Trianon

 

Contact: Ruud Berends (MusicXport.nl / Music Center The Netherlands): r.berends@remove-this.mcn.nl