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The latest Festivals Australia funding round provides more than $730,000 across 25 regional and remote festival projects.
Round 22 of the Festivals Australia program will deliver funding to 25 new projects in regional and remote communities across a range of artistic mediums.
One of these projects, the YoungComformity, is a youth-led live music program supporting young people to participate in the Unconformity festival program in Queenstown (TAS) as musicians, curators and producers.
Also receiving funding is the Four Clans Cultural Dance and Music Project, a highlight of the Malandarri Festival. The project celebrates the cultural identity of Borroloola (NT) through the traditional dance and music of the region’s 4 clans – Yanyuwa, Marra, Gudanji and Garrwa at the Malandarri Festival.
The full list of funded projects is available at Festivals Australia June 2026 round 22—grant recipients.
Round 23 of the program is scheduled to open in September 2026.
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Funding boost for regional and remote festival projects
The latest Festivals Australia funding round provides more than $730,000 across 25 regional and remote festival projects.
Visions of Australia brings new exhibitions to the regions
Ten new exhibitions will hit the road thanks to $1.4 million provided through the latest Visions of Australia program funding round.
Helping Australians discover original contemporary music by Australian artists
The Revive Live program is providing over $500,000 in funding to 2 upcoming music events.
Have your say on Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
Share your views to help shape the future direction of the creative and culture sector.
Have your say
A new National Cultural Policy
Between 23 March 2026 and 24 May 2026, Australians were invited to share their views and help guide the next National Cultural Policy. Public submissions are being uploaded to this page as they're being reviewed by us. Read the public submissions.
Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We invited feedback on the development of the new Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program to support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers. This consultation is closed.
Review of the Indigenous Art Code
A review of the Indigenous Art Code is underway to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country. This consultation is closed.
Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place
After extensive national consultation, in 2023 we delivered a 5 year national cultural policy, Revive—A place for everyone story, a story for every place.
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Funding boost for regional and remote festival projects
The latest Festivals Australia funding round provides more than $730,000 across 25 regional and remote festival projects.
Visions of Australia brings new exhibitions to the regions
Ten new exhibitions will hit the road thanks to $1.4 million provided through the latest Visions of Australia program funding round.
Over $360,000 to support artists to shine internationally
Three new grants will enable Australian talent to perform abroad and showcase their artistry.
Ancient ceramic vase returned to Italy
The Australian Government has returned a culturally significant object to the Government of the Italian Republic.
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Eureka moment for Central Goldfields Art Gallery
Regional Victoria’s goldmining history is set to shine with a showcase of treasured jewellery visiting in partnership with the National Gallery.
Australian talent to be globally recognised
Five creative projects will help to forge stronger ties between Australia and the world.
Consultation update: Indigenous cultural and intellectual property
The first stage of public consultation on protecting Indigenous cultural and intellectual property (ICIP) has wrapped up.
Cultural material to tour the country
Audiences across Australia will have the chance to connect with exhibitions from our National Collecting Institutions
More than $21 million to invigorate First Nations arts
A total of 89 First Nations-owned art centres, art fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations across the country will share in the funding.
Latest live music grants to keep Australia pumping
Venues across the country to benefit from $2.5 million in Australian Government funding.
Positive change for Australian lending rights
Changes to the Public and Educational Lending Right schemes will see more than $26 million on its way to Australian authors, including payments for the first time for audiobooks and ebooks.
Funding strengthens the arts at country festivals
Festivals across regional and remote Australia will receive funding to connect audiences and communities.
Skywhales set sail in skies across Australia again
The iconic inflatable family are among 6 eye-catching exhibitions to tour the country thanks to the Visions of Australia program.
Supplier selected to lead review of Indigenous Art Code
Established in 2010, the Code is designed to ensure the fair and ethical treatment of First Nations artists.
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National Arts and Disability Strategy Evaluation Report 2013–2015
Published: 22 Sep 2017 Ministers evaluate the implementation of the Strategy every three years, in consultation with the arts and disability sector. The second evaluation covers the period from 2013–15. The resulting Evaluation Report was released in …
PublicationCreative Economy Taskforce—Statement—10 September 2021
Published: 14 Sep 2021 The statement endorses the importance of vaccinations and national consistency and clarity on business and health settings for Australia’s reopening. creative-economy-taskforce-statement-10september2021.docx (DOCX, 25.49 KB) …
PublicationNational Opera Review Final Report Executive Summary
Published: 25 Oct 2016 The National Opera Review Executive Summary. These documents have not been produced by us and may not meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements. Please contact us at publishing@communications.gov.au to obtain alternative copies. …
PublicationIndigenous Contemporary Music Program opens
Applications are now open for grants through the Indigenous Contemporary Music program 17 Mar 2023 Image credit: Deline Briscoe performs at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, 2018. Photo by Blueclick Photography. The Indigenous Contemporary Music program …
NewsLocal works set to give Australia a boost overseas
The Australia Council has announced the 11 recipients of the Visual Arts & Crafts Strategy (VACS) Major Commissioning Projects. 17 Mar 2023 Eleven artists from across the country will each receive an equal share in the $1.1 million VACS Major …
NewsNational Opera Review - Final Report Appendix
Published: 25 Oct 2016 Sections of the Discussion Paper. These documents have not been produced by us and may not meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements. Please contact us at publishing@communications.gov.au to obtain alternative copies. …
PublicationWriters to be fairly compensated
Australian authors, illustrators and publishers to be recompensed for their e-books and audiobooks being held in Australian libraries. 21 Mar 2023 A woman reads an e-book on a couch As announced under the Australia Government’s new National Cultural …
NewsRekindling program reconnects First Nations youth
A flagship dance and language program is reconnecting First Nations youth with their culture. 22 Mar 2023 ‘In learning about your culture you learn more about yourself’ – a participant sums up how the Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Rekindling program it is …
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PageResearch confirms importance of live music workers
Our research highlights the diverse occupations of live music workers and their contribution to Australia’s social and cultural fabric. 27 Mar 2023 The contribution of live music to our creative economy has been confirmed following the release of the …
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