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Applications are now open for the Revive Live program.
Support for Australian festivals and live music venues of up to $12.5 million is available through the 2026-27 round of the Revive Live program.
Now in its third year, the Revive Live program has provided over $19 million in funding to support 100 live music venues and 121 music festival-based activities.
Original live Australian music continues to have the opportunity to strike a chord through the program, with grant applications now open for established live music venues and music festivals commencing activities on or after 1 December 2026.
Previous recipients of Revive Live funding have included:
- Metro Theatre Sydney – $143,008 towards original Australian artist fees and equipment upgrade.
- Country Music Club of Boyup Brook WA – $65,000 towards equipment and production costs for a weekend packed with live music, community spirit and country charm.
- Woodford Folk Festival 2025 – $150,000 for original Australian artist fees, production and accessibility costs.
Applications close 28 August 2026. For more information and to apply visit our Revive Live page.
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Visions of Australia brings new exhibitions to the regions
Ten new exhibitions will hit the road thanks to $1.4 million provided through the latest Visions of Australia program funding round.
Over $360,000 to support artists to shine internationally
Three new grants will enable Australian talent to perform abroad and showcase their artistry.
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.
Have your say
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 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.
Latest consultations
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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What's new
Funding boost for regional and remote festival projects
The latest Festivals Australia funding round provides more than $730,000 across 25 regional and remote festival projects.
Exhibitions from our National Collecting Institutions set to tour across Australia
The latest round of the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach (NCITO) program is providing $1 million to bring exhibitions of cultural material to Australian communities.
Visions of Australia brings new exhibitions to the regions
Ten new exhibitions will hit the road thanks to $1.4 million provided through the latest Visions of Australia program funding round.
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Expert panels to inform National Cultural Policy
Expert advisory groups will support consultation on a new National Cultural Policy.
Andrews & Beaven, ‘Empire’ chaff cutter, Pearn’s Steam World, August 2022
A small agricultural museum in Tasmania has acquired a rare piece of agricultural history with the purchase of an ‘Empire’ chaff cutter, shining a light on Australia’s trade in agricultural equipment and farming technology innovations over a century ago.
Funding for Indigenous languages and arts projects
More than $57 million will be shared across 84 community-based Indigenous languages and arts activities.
Ancestors begin journey home
Narungga and Kaurna ancestors are among those returning to their ancestral home.
History carved out on billiard table
A billiard table from the 1800s provides a unique glimpse back in time.
Cultural exhibitions to shine throughout our regions
Our National Collecting Institutions are set to tour exhibitions to remote, regional, metropolitan and international audiences.
Strengthening authentic and ethically produced First Nations visual arts
The Productivity Commission's draft report into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and crafts identifies the value of and addresses deficiencies in these markets.
Festivals Australia revitalising regional communities
14 arts projects will share in over $630,000 through the latest Festivals Australia program funding round.
Have your say—a new National Cultural Policy
You are invited to take part in our consultation to inform a new National Cultural Policy.
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National 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 …
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 …
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