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The Australian Government is investing $2.5 million in small to medium live music venues across the country that host Australian gigs.
As part of Round 8 of the Government’s $20 million Live Music Australia program, grants of up to $100,000 are available for applicants who can demonstrate their commitment to presenting original Australian music.
This round of funding is a returned focus to venues after investing in music festivals through round 7.
The Live Music Australia program aligns with the Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy, Revive, recognising the Australian music sector as a vibrant part of our arts and culture landscape.
Previous round recipients include Froth Craft Brewery in Exmouth, Western Australia, whose purchase of a new sound system for in-house and community events allowed them to organise a large-scale outdoor event in 2022 - attracting 1,200 people to see Xavier Rudd.
To apply and for more information, visit: www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/live-music-australia
Applications close 12 March 2024.
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Australia is alive with the sound of music
Live music in Australia is getting turned up through Revive Live grants.
Australian cultural organisations receive performance grants
Newly awarded grants set to put Australian artists on the world stage
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.
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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
We developed a national cultural policy for the next 5 years following extensive consultation.
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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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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New Australian content laws for streaming services
The laws will bring more Australian stories to our screens and support the local screen industry.
Archaeological objects returned to Egypt
Seventeen Egyptian artefacts have been formally returned to the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt in a handover held at the Australian Parliament House.
Australia is alive with the sound of music
Live music in Australia is getting turned up through Revive Live grants.
More nationally significant artworks reach regional Australia
Five eastern Australian galleries will be loaned pieces from the national collection to share with regional and suburban communities.
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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.
Have your say on the Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
Help shape the design of a new employment program to support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers.
Regional arts projects to receive funding boost
Forty-four new arts projects will share in over $1 million thanks to the Regional Arts Fund.
10 First Nations Ancestors returned from Japan in a world-first
A handover ceremony was held at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo to mark the first return from Japan.
Rare 19th Century ship figurehead of a First Nations woman, Australian National Maritime Museum
The Australian National Maritime Museum (the Museum) has acquired a rare 19th century ship's figurehead of a First Nations woman thanks to support from the National Cultural Heritage Account.
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Live Music Australia grant recipients—Round 1—2020
Published: 14 Dec 2020 The Live Music Australia program, administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, is a competitive grants opportunity for small to medium sized venues that support quality …
PublicationRicky Stanicky an investment in Australian screen jobs and talent
The new comedy feature film is set to shoot down under with $9.5 million in support from the Location Incentive. 1 Feb 2023 Production of Ricky Stanicky is the latest boost to our local screen sector, with 410 Australian screen jobs to be created when …
NewsFact sheet—international repatriation
Published: 20 Nov 2024 The Australian Government maintains its ongoing support of the voluntary and unconditional repatriation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors held with overseas collecting institutions and with private holders. …
PublicationFrequently asked questions and answers—international repatriation
Published: 20 Nov 2024 Find out more about the international repatriation of ancestors from overseas collecting institutions and private holders. …
PublicationProject grants—national recipients list, round 2, 2020
Published: 27 Nov 2020 Project grants—national recipients list, round 2, 2020—November 2020 project-grants-national-recipients-list-round2-2020.docx (DOCX, 168.54 KB) project-grants-national-recipients-list-round2-2020.pdf (PDF, 320.89 KB) … 249 … 250 … …
PublicationNational Resting Place Consultation Report 2014
Published: 23 Aug 2016 2014 National Resting Place Consultation report to the Australian Government. National Resting Place Consultation Report 2014—DOCX (DOCX, 1.16 MB) National Resting Place Consultation Report 2014—PDF (PDF, 657.01 KB) … 252 … 253 … …
PublicationMeasuring the economic value of cultural and creative industries—Statistics Working Group of the Meeting of Cultural Ministers
Published: 13 Aug 2021 This paper examines reports that measured the economic value of the cultural and creative industries, compares their varying scoping and methodologies and makes recommendations for the consideration of the Meeting of Cultural …
PublicationCommunique – 13 November 2020
Published: 16 Nov 2020 meeting-of-cultural-ministers-communique-13-november-2020.pdf (PDF, 171.79 KB) meeting-of-cultural-ministers-communique-13-november-2020.docx (DOCX, 37.73 KB) … 258 … 259 … Communique – 13 November …
PublicationPublic Lending Right Committee—Annual Report 2019–20
Published: 26 Oct 2020 public-lending-right-committee-annual-report-2019-20.docx (DOCX, 225.8 KB) public-lending-right-committee-annual-report-2019-20.pdf (PDF, 695.15 KB) … 260 … 261 … 15 … Public Lending Right Committee—Annual Report …
PublicationIndigenous visual arts industry support program guidelines
Published: 29 Aug 2016 indigenous-visual-arts-industry-support-program-guidelines_2.docx (DOCX, 54.78 KB) -indigenous-visual-arts-industry-support-program-guidelines_0.pdf (PDF, 2.59 MB) … 262 … 263 … 3 … 20 … Indigenous visual arts industry support …
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