The Australian Government provides funding and support for Australia's vibrant performing arts sector.

Current consultations

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Major Performing Arts Framework

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.

Started July 19, 2018 10:00 AEST
Ended August 13, 2018 17:00 AEST
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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. The Response to the National Opera Review Final Report and the National Opera Review Final Report are available through the Outcomes tab.

Started September 01, 2015 00:00 AEST
Ended November 30, 2015 00:00 AEDT
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National Performing Arts...

The Australian Government supports 38 Australian leading performing arts companies through the National Performing Arts...
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Contemporary music

The Australian Government supports Australia's contemporary music industry.
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National training organisations...

Through our arts programs, the Australian Government funds the national training organisations in the performing arts, which...
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Previous consultations

There have been two consultations into performing arts organisations:...
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What's new

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$5 million to keep Melbourne Theatre Company on stage
The Australian Government will deliver $5 million to the Melbourne Theatre Company under the Government’s $50 million COVID-19...
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$20 million to revive Arts and Entertainment
Sixty three leading arts and entertainment organisations across Australia will share in more than $20 million funding, in the...
Image by Jarrad Seng of Ken Unsworth AM's Sculpture by the Sea—There's Many A Slip'. Sculpture of a bike rider on a plank at sunset. Many people looking at the sculpture
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Critical support flows to sustain three leading Arts organisations
The Australian Government is delivering $5.5 million under the fifth batch of the Government’s $50 million COVID-19 Arts...
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An extra $35 million to safeguard the Arts sector
An additional $35 million will be provided to the critically important COVID-19 Arts Sustainability Fund and charity Support Act.
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Funding programs

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Live Music Australia

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.

It is acknowledged that the music industry is facing increased pressures in light of the severe impacts of COVID-19, and the program includes support for activities that assist live music venues to rebuild and become operational following the impacts of COVID-19 on the industry.

Started July 12, 2021 09:00 AEST
Ended August 09, 2021 23:45 AEST
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Show Starter Loan Scheme

The Show Starter Loan Scheme is supporting up to $90 million of lending to eligible existing arts and entertainment entities that have been adversely affected by COVID-19. Under the Scheme, the Government is guaranteeing 100% of new loans taken out by eligible arts and entertainment businesses to deliver new productions or events for a live audience. Loans are provided by participating lenders.

Started December 04, 2020 05:00 AEDT
Ended June 16, 2021 23:45 AEST
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Applications under consideration