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The Revive Live program is providing over $500,000 in funding to 2 upcoming music events.
The Next Up Music Awards will receive funding as a new initiative that connects music education, live performance and industry pathways.
The national awards will be open to student and teacher entrants, and will conclude with a live performance event in Sydney in January 2027.
Sound Atlas will receive funding as part of the 30-day Wollongong City Festival commencing in October 2026. Sound Atlas is a curated, multi-venue Australian music discovery forum that expands artist earning opportunities, strengthens venue participation and grows audiences for original contemporary Australian music. This activity will deliver new and diverse Australian live music performances in Wollongong, Thirroul, Port Kembla and Bulli in New South Wales' Illawarra region.
The Revive Live program provides grants to support live Australian music through activities that promote accessibility, audience participation and career pathways for musicians and music workers with disability.
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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.
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.
Australian artistry with global appeal
Seven Australian projects will receive funding to help reach international audiences.
Creatives leading with innovation in regional communities
Regional Arts Australia is delivering 2 fully funded, 12-month residencies under the Industry Residencies Pilot Program.
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A new National Cultural Policy
We invite you to share your views to inform the development of Australia's new National Cultural Policy, ensuring it embodies the diversity and aspirations of our nation.
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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National Opera Review
The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review final report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies.
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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.
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.
Five objects of significance to Peru’s cultural heritage returned
The Australian Government has returned 5 pre-Hispanic era objects to the Government of the Republic of Peru.
Australian artistry with global appeal
Seven Australian projects will receive funding to help reach international audiences.
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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.
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.
Five objects of significance to Peru’s cultural heritage returned
The Australian Government has returned 5 pre-Hispanic era objects to the Government of the Republic of Peru.
Australian artistry with global appeal
Seven Australian projects will receive funding to help reach international audiences.
More funding for First Nations art organisations
The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program supports a professional, viable and ethical First Nations arts industry to enable artists and arts workers to earn income, develop professional skills and connect to the art market.
Industry leaders to inform Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
Five Expert Panels and a Policy Advisory Group have been appointed to help shape the new National Cultural Policy.
Creatives leading with innovation in regional communities
Regional Arts Australia is delivering 2 fully funded, 12-month residencies under the Industry Residencies Pilot Program.
Return of cultural objects to Mexico
The return coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Mexico.
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia acquires iconic pinball machines
Five rare pinball machines manufactured by the Hankin Pinball Company in Newcastle are set to join the collection of our National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA).
Historic acquisition for the Canberra Museum and Gallery to go on display
A 1913 painting of the Canberra landscape before construction of the new capital city will be on display in the week of Canberra Day.
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A new National Cultural Policy
We invite you to share your views to inform the development of Australia's new National Cultural Policy, ensuring it embodies the diversity and aspirations of our nation.
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.
National Opera Review
The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review final report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies.
Review of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act
Shane Simpson AM finished a review of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 in 2015.
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Bronze Age stone weight returned to Pakistan
An ancient stone weight of cultural significance was returned today to Pakistan. 8 Dec 2021 The stone weight was returned to HE Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, High Commissioner of Pakistan at a ceremony which took place at the High Commission on 8 December 2021. …
NewsAxe heading home to the Philippines
A wood and steel axe of cultural significance has been returned to the Philippines. 19 Nov 2021 19 November 2021 The axe, which dates back to the early to mid 20th century, comes from the Igorot communities of northern Luzon, who still use this type of …
NewsPriceless Incan carving to head home
A priceless Incan carved wooden vessel, known as a canopa, will soon be on its way back to its rightful home in Peru. 4 Nov 2021 A carved Incan canopa that depicts two llamas. It has a rounded hollow on its back, where offerings were dedicated to the care …
NewsVictoria - Jurisdiction Profile
Published: 6 Feb 2018 The Victorian profile provides a comprehensive overview of arts and culture on a range of topics including participation in cultural activities, cultural funding by government, employment in culture, and attendances at cultural …
PublicationPost-Implementation Review — Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists Act 2009 and the Resale Royalty Scheme
Published: 23 Dec 2019 The 2013 Report for the Post-implementation Review of the Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists Act 2009 (the Act) and accompanying Scheme examines the first three years and four months of the Scheme's operation. The Report uses …
PublicationIndigenous Languages and Arts Program funded Indigenous Language Centres
Published: 1 Oct 2024 Indigenous Languages and Arts Program funded Indigenous Language Centres—September 2024—PDF (PDF, 411.7 KB) Indigenous Languages and Arts Program funded Indigenous Language Centres—September 2024—DOCX (DOCX, 952.58 …
PublicationFestivals Australia September 2020 round 11—grant recipients
Published: 23 Dec 2020 List of national summary of projects for Round 11, September 2020. festivals-australia-grant-recipients-national-summary-of-projects-round-11september2020.docx (DOCX, 165.47 KB) …
PublicationIndigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) Program Frequently Asked Questions
Published: 15 Dec 2025 Tips for a competitive application and Frequently asked questions on the Indigenous Languages and Arts Program. Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) Program 2026–27—Open Competitive Grant Opportunity—FAQs—December 2025—PDF (PDF, …
PublicationRISE Fund grant recipients—Batch one summary of projects
Published: 22 Dec 2020 Recipients of the RISE Fund grant. rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-one-summary-of-projects_0.docx (DOCX, 195.43 KB) rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-one-summary-of-projects_0.pdf (PDF, 550.42 …
PublicationProject grants—recipients list, round 2, 2022
Published: 23 Nov 2022 project-grants-recipients-list-round-2-2022.docx (DOCX, 247.88 KB) project-grants-recipients-list-round-2-2022.pdf (PDF, 228.92 …
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