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Program provides support for venue-based music
$2.5 million in targeted funding is available under Round Six of the Live Music Australia Program.
The funding will assist live music venues as they rebuild following the impacts of the pandemic, as the Australian Government answers the calls by stakeholders for more support for venues hosting professionally-staged, original home-grown live music.
Like many other industries, live music venue owners and staff were hit hard during the pandemic as they were forced to close their doors during lockdowns.
While those days are over, those long months have made a huge dent in the finances of those venues, with many sadly never able to reopen.
The funding aims to sustain these venues, allowing them to employ skilled professionals, improve capacity, and build a stronger touring circuit for home-grown and international artists.
To receive funding, applicants need to demonstrate their commitment to hosting original Australian live music and its professional delivery.
The Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy Revive recognises the importance of contemporary music through the establishment of Music Australia, as a part of the new Creative Australia. Music Australia will provide direct support to the Australian music industry to grow including through strategic initiatives and industry partnerships, research, skills development and export promotion.
To learn more about what the Australian Government is doing to support Australian contemporary music, download Revive: A Place for Every Story, a Story for Every Place.
To apply for funding under Round Six of the Live Music Australia Program and for further details, visit: www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/live-music-australia
Applications close Wednesday 26 April 2023.
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Image: Old Fashioned Nights, Henry Wagons performs at Dashville, 29 September 2022. Photo: Craig Wilson.
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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 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.
What's new
New edition of Significance released
The third edition of Significance provides new and updated practical guidance for assessing and explaining the significance of cultural items and collections.
Getting the band together, but who pays their super?
Updated advice from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on who pays super to workers in the music industry.
A new page for Lending Rights
New legislation for the Lending Rights schemes commenced on 1 October 2026.
Sharing the National Collection hits 2 million visitor milestone
The Sharing the National Collection program enables galleries around the country to borrow works from the national collection for long-term display.
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National 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 …
NewsART/works
ART/works provides subscribers with the latest news on funding opportunities, industry research and sector updates. Sent to your inbox as major news breaks, ART/works keeps you up-to-date with what's happening in Australia's cultural and creative sector, …
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 …
NewsLive gigs back in the spotlight
Program provides support for venue-based music 29 Mar 2023 $2.5 million in targeted funding is available under Round Six of the Live Music Australia Program. The funding will assist live music venues as they rebuild following the impacts of the pandemic, …
NewsNational Opera Review - Final Report
Published: 25 Oct 2016 The National Opera Review was asked, under its Terms of Reference, to make recommendations aimed at promoting the financial viability, artistic vibrancy and accessibility of Australia’s four Major Opera Companies, namely Opera …
PublicationELR Policies and Procedures 2023
Published: 31 Mar 2023 ELR Policies and Procedures 2023 (Word) (DOCX, 153.92 KB) ELR Policies and Procedures 2023 (PDF) (PDF, 344.27 …
PublicationTrove funding secured in 2023-24 Federal Budget
The Australian Government will commit $33 million in funding over four years in the coming Budget, preserving Australia’s most significant cultural and historical resource. 4 Apr 2023 Photo: Damian McDonald Australia’s most important collection of digital …
NewsRare Canadian cultural objects dating back to 19th Century to return home
Museums Victoria will repatriate 6 highly significant cultural items back to their Indigenous community in Canada with the assistance of the Australian Government. 3 Apr 2023 (clockwise from top left: smoking pipe, ornate cloak, pouch, leggings, broach, …
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