An export ready artist is an artist who has a professional set up (manager, label, agent, etc), domestic and/or internationally, and/or a growing momentum (indudtry/media buzz) in international territories.

The artist should have two or more of the following:

- A Manager with an international network
- A label with focus on export and intentions of working internationally with the artist
- An international agent
- A publishing deal
- Publicity in influentian International media
- Proven interest from International events/festivals/venues
- International distribution through established channels