Applications are now open for the Revive Live program.

A band plays on stage in front of a packed audience illuminated by colourful lights.
Image credit: Bobby Alu at Woodford Folk Festival, Lachlan Douglas.

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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