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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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Major funding boost for National Collecting Institutions in 2023-24 Federal Budget
Over $535 million to be delivered across the nine institutions over four years.
Trove 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.
Rare 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.
Research 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.
Rekindling program reconnects First Nations youth
A flagship dance and language program is reconnecting First Nations youth with their culture.
Writers to be fairly compensated
Australian authors, illustrators and publishers to be recompensed for their e-books and audiobooks being held in Australian libraries.
Indigenous Contemporary Music Program opens
Applications are now open for grants through the Indigenous Contemporary Music program
Local 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.
Cultural objects returned to Mexico
Two significant objects belonging to the cultural heritage of Mexico have been returned to the Government of Mexico in a special handover ceremony at the Embassy in Canberra.
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Renewal Grants—national recipients list—August 2021
Published: 4 Aug 2021 renewal-grants-national-recipients-list-august2021.docx (DOCX, 174.57 KB) renewal-grants-national-recipients-list-august2021.pdf (PDF, 335.06 KB) … 458 … 459 … Renewal Grants—national recipients list—August …
PublicationCultural funding by government 2016–17 report
Published: 13 Aug 2021 The following data files may not meet WCAG 2.0 accessibility requirements. Please email intergovernmentalengagement@arts.gov.au for more information. Cultural funding by government 2016–17 survey data (PDF 337kB) Cultural funding …
PublicationNational 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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