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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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Bendigo Art Gallery acquires major Sidney Nolan painting
The gallery has acquired a significant 1962 painting by renowned Australian artist Sidney Nolan thanks to the National Cultural Heritage Account.
Sharing the National Collection program celebrates 1 million visitors
The program helps galleries around the country to loan works from the national art collection.
Funding available for arts activities at regional and remote festivals
Round 21 of the Festivals Australia program is now open, with over $700,000 available to support arts projects delivered in regional and remote areas.
Funding available for new touring exhibitions
Apply now for the latest round of Visions of Australia funding.
New advisory group to champion fair access to the arts
Members have been appointed to the Implementation Advisory Group in support of Equity: The Arts and Disability Associated Plan.
Sir Donald Bradman’s Baggy Green the newest addition to the national collection
The National Museum of Australia has recently acquired the iconic cricketer’s cap with the help of the National Cultural Heritage Account.
Ukrainian cultural objects returned home
Two archaeological objects have been returned to the Government of Ukraine.
Celebrating the impact of our National Cultural Institutions
The latest findings about the trends and impact of Australia’s National Cultural Institutions have been released.
Regional arts projects to receive funding boost
Forty-four new arts projects will share in over $1 million thanks to the Regional Arts Fund.
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Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS)—impacts of COVID-19
Published: 22 Apr 2020 This document contains responses to frequently asked questions we are hearing from IVAIS recipients. We will endeavour to update this document regularly pending developments with the Australian Government’s response to the evolving …
PublicationLocation offset glossary
Published: 4 Apr 2025 This Glossary is a combination of terminology and a general description of what is, and is not, considered qualifying Australian production expenditure (QAPE) for the Location Offset. Location Offset glossary—April 2025—PDF (PDF, …
PublicationILA program COVID-19 frequently asked questions
Published: 21 Apr 2020 ILA program COVID-19 frequently asked questions ila-covid-19-factsheet.docx (DOCX, 52.84 KB) ila-covid-19-factsheet.pdf (PDF, 188.97 …
PublicationFestivals Australia October 2015 Round - Grant Recipients
Published: 31 Jan 2015 festivals-of-australia-grants-recipients-october-round-2015-16-2_0.docx (DOCX, 63.26 KB) festivals-of-australia-grants-recipients-october-round-2015-16-2_0.pdf (PDF, 451.38 …
PublicationThe Australian Government response to the Report on the impact of inauthentic art and craft in the style of First Nations peoples
Published: 3 Mar 2020 The Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs: Report on the impact of inauthentic art and craft in the style of First Nations peoples. …
PublicationFestivals Australia grant recipients—National summary of projects—Round 9, September 2019
Published: 24 Jan 2020 List of national summary of projects for Round 9, September 2019. festivals_australia-grant-recipients_r9.docx (DOCX, 124.79 KB) festivals_australia-grant-recipients_r9.pdf (PDF, 172.72 …
PublicationArts Access Australia project accessibility plan
Published: 9 Aug 2016 Template to help check the accessibility of your event. arts_access_australia_project_accessibility_plan.docx (DOCX, 50.58 KB) arts_access_australia_project_accessibility_plan_0.pdf (PDF, 307.94 …
PublicationFestivals Australia Frequently Asked Questions
Published: 9 Sep 2016 FAQ covering funding, eligibility, assessment criteria, application and assessment process, privacy and complaints mechanism. faqs-festivals-australia.docx (DOCX, 112.52 KB) faqs-festivals-australia.pdf (PDF, 585.67 …
PublicationFestivals Australia program guidelines
Published: 9 Sep 2016 The Australian Government provides approximately $1.2 million each financial year for the Festivals Australia program. Festivals Australia delivers two funding rounds usually closing in September and March each year. …
PublicationRISE Fund grant recipients—Batch six summary of projects
Published: 21 Feb 2021 rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-six-summary-of-projects-december2021_0.docx (DOCX, 146.38 KB) rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-six-summary-of-projects-december2021_0.pdf (PDF, 376.7 …
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