Performing arts
The Australian Government provides funding and support for Australia's vibrant performing arts sector. Through the Australia Council, the government also supports Australia’s 28 major performing arts companies.
Current consultations
Contemporary music
The Australian Government supports Australia’s contemporary music industry.
National elite training...
Through our arts programs, the Australian Government funds the eight national elite training organisations in the performing...
What's new
Performing arts
Small to medium live music venues are encouraged to apply for Live Music Australia funding to get back on their feet and...
Performing arts
The $2 million Indigenous Contemporary Music Program is on song with the announcement of the first recipients.
Performing arts
Support Act will receive $10 million to provide immediate crisis relief to musicians, crew and live performance workers hit...
Performing arts
World Theatre Day is a chance for Australians to think of different ways to support our performing arts industry.
Funding programs
Performing arts
Supporting venues to host live Australian music
The Live Music Australia program is a competitive grants opportunity for small to medium sized venues that support quality original Australian live music.
The first year of funding in 2020–21 includes support for activities that assist live music venues to become operational following the impacts of COVID-19 on the industry.
We seek your views on how to strengthen the Major Performing Arts Framework, through which the major performing arts companies are supported to develop and present excellent artistic works and foster a vibrant and sustainable performing arts sector.