The Australian Government provides funding and support for Australia's vibrant performing arts sector. National Performing Arts... The Australian Government supports 38 Australian leading performing arts companies through the National Performing Arts... Contemporary music The Australian Government supports Australia's contemporary music industry. National training organisations... Through our arts programs, the Australian Government funds the national training organisations in the performing arts, which... Previous consultations There have been two consultations into performing arts organisations:... Latest news Apply now for Live Music Australia grants More support to host Australian music festivals is now available. 18 Sep 2023 Supporting the performing arts community Two performing arts organisations will share in $55,000 in Australian Government funding 17 Jul 2023 Boosting youth participation in the arts More than $3.4 million in Australian Government funding announced. 13 Jul 2023 Turning up the volume on live Australian music Sixty-two deserving recipients will share in $2.5 million under round six of the Live Music Australia program. 26 Jun 2023 Read more news Latest consultations Major Performing Arts Framework National Opera Review Browse all consultations Funding programs Festivals Australia Indigenous Languages and Arts program Live Music Australia Browse all funding