Funding, opportunities & grants

In an effort to provide development to the next-gen, Greater Good gives a career-changing package to one exceptional act, including in-kind services and a cash grant totalling over $30,000 AUD.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Australian or New Zealand Resident.
• You must not have a signed contract with a recording or publishing company (independent distribution is fine).

Applications close 27 September

OPEN TO ALL PROFESSIONALS: This workshop welcomes participants from all fields and roles: employees, entrepreneurs, freelancers, volunteers, trainees, apprentices, interns, and organizational leaders. Enhance team dynamics and individual growth by participating in this transformative workshop.

Melbourne workshop: 13 September

Learn more and RSVP

WOMPP (Women of Music Production Perth)'s Writers Camp is open to women, non-binary and transgender music makers (aged 18+) with experience in songwriting, music production and/or composition. Music makers with experience in either solo and/or collaborative writing are encouraged to apply.

9 positions are available in total:
- 6 for Perth-based applicants
- 1 for regional WA applicant
- 2 from interstate

WOMPP’s Writers Camp will be held over three days (8am-5pm Wednesday November 20, 9am-5pm Thursday November 21 and 9am-5pm Friday November 22). The camp will be held at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where studio space and equipment will be provided. During the camp, producers and songwriters will work in collaborative groups to write/produce new music. During the collaborative writing process, camp attendees will be mentored by: Alice Ivy, Kota Banks, and MissGenius.

Successful applicants will be notified by late September, 2024 via email. There is no cost in applying for, or participating in the WOMPP Writers Camp. Successful applicants will be provided with food and drink for the duration of the camp, as well as a daily stipend. Successful applicants must attend be available to attend the camp in full.

Applications close Midnight AWST on 13 Sept

Artists submissions for Reeperbahn 2024 are now open!
4 days full of outstanding music, new talents, special moments and discursive space - with a commitment to diversity and sustainability.
Reeperbahn takes place on 18 - 21 September 2024.
No deadline given.

triple j Unearthed is running a competition to get emerging acts playing at Ability Fest!

As Ability Fest event is designed to support talent with disability, entrants in this competition must include being a person with disability or include a member/s with disability.

Comp open period: 8AM AEST Monday 02 September – 11:59PM AEST Sunday 29 September, 2024

How to enter: Make sure you have music uploaded to www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/ before the competition closes. Even if a song was uploaded prior to the competition open date, the artist is still eligible for entry.

Eligibility: All dance, electronic or hip-hop acts and producers from VIC and QLD - must be a person with disability or include a member/s with disability.

Applications close 29 September.

Delivered by Music Australia, the International Market and Audience Development program provides up to $10,000 matched funding to support international promotional and content creation activities by Australian contemporary music artists.

Applications close 3pm AEST Tuesday 1 October.

Up to $15,000 matched funding to support international professional development activities by Australian contemporary music artists.
Closes 3pm AEDT 1 October

$5000 - $25,000 of matched funding for international tours and performances by Australian contemporary music artists.
Closes 3pm AEDT 1 October

Supporting performing arts tours to reach regional and remote communities across Australia.

Closes 3pm AEDT 1 October

Emerging composers are invited to apply for this $10,000 Layton Emerging Composer composition fellowship to write a chamber music piece.

The winner will receive $10,000 to write one 8-10 minute chamber work for the Australia Ensemble UNSW across the course of a 12-month period, through a competitive selection process determined by UNSW. The Emerging Composer will also be eligible for mentoring sessions leading composers and members of the Australia Ensemble UNSW, and their works will feature in at least one public workshop.
The Layton Emerging Composer Fellowship is open to all Australian citizens and permanent residents, and still in an early career stage (defined as being within the first 7 years of creative practice).

Applications close on 2 October 2024, 12pm AEST. The winner will be announced at the final 2024 Australia Ensemble UNSW concert, held on 19 October 2024.

Entries are open for the Unsigned Only Music Competition.
The Grand Prize Winner will be awarded $20,000 (US) in cash plus additional prizes consisting of merchandise and services, all geared toward helping an artist's career. First Place and Second Place winners will also be selected in each category and will be awarded prizes. The First Place winner in the Screen Shot category will also be mentored by a group of music execs who place songs in film, tv, ads, and video games.

$35USD/ song
No deadline given.

Submit an application to become a Sofar artist and be eligible to play Sofar shows in unique venues in more than 400 cities worldwide. Turn listeners into fans, reach new markets and connect with other artists!

Ongoing

Carriage Studio is offering 3-day artist residencies to artists & producers based in (or visiting) Naarm/Melbourne. The studio is designed for production, mixing, mastering and overdub recording and is equipped with audio interfaces, microphones, preamps, compressors, MIDI instruments, weighted piano, guitars, extremely high quality monitoring, stream decks; all you need to bring is your laptop.

Rolling deadline - monthly residencies

The PPCA Performers' Trust Foundation provides grants to promote and encourage music and the music-related performing arts.
Ongoing.

The Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) is a fundraising platform for Australian artists.

Through the ACF, artists upload their project, start their fundraising campaign and invite art lovers and supporters to donate with 100% of donations going directly towards artists’ creative projects.

Quick Response Grants are delivered monthly from February to November and all applications will be competitively assessed at the end of each month. Applicants will not be advised about their grant application until five days after the end of each month. Individuals can apply for up to $3000, organisations can apply for up to $5000. There is no minimum grant amount.

Opens on the first of each month and closes on last day of each month.

This program accepts applications all year and supports small-scale initiatives for local residents and organisations. This program is open all year for applications until the budget is exhausted. You should submit your application at least 6 weeks before you plan to start your grant activity or event.

Ongoing

Want to get your music out there but don’t know where to start? Join FBi Radio at their monthly Music Open Day to learn all the ins and outs of how music is programmed on the station. Music Open Day will happen from 3pm to 6pm on the first Monday of every month. You can also submit your music to FBi Radio any time.

Ongoing

Expressions of interest are now open to NSW music businesses for the Green Action Program. Participants will undertake a range of hands-on learning modules and workshops including: ⁠- First Nations First - why platforming First Nations voices matters to sustainability ; Policy and procedure development - how to embed climate action into organisational structures ; Regulatory environment - review of recent legislative changes including plastic bans and emission reduction targets⁠; Measuring impact - capturing and using data to set goals and identify and meet sustainability objectives⁠; Energy 101 - A walk-through onsite energy audit at a live music venue⁠; Climate leadership - gaining skills to lead operational change and achieve stakeholder approval⁠.
No deadline given.

The Red Rattler Theatre is set to introduce 'Free The Friday,' a new monthly live music residency that showcases the talents of independent, genre-pushing artists. This exciting program invites upcoming trailblazers to take the stage and share their original, cutting-edge sounds with the community.

Through an open Expression of Interest (EOI) process, the Red Rattler will curate a lineup of artists who are breaking new ground and pushing the boundaries of their respective genres. Whether you're an emerging, mid-career, or professional musician, we encourage you to apply and take advantage of this unique opportunity to perform at our community arts venue. Bands, groups, solo, duets are welcome to apply.

No closing date.
2024 Free The Friday dates
SEPTEMBER 27th
OCTOBER 25th
NOVEMBER 22nd
DECEMBER 20th

Learn more and apply.

You're invited to an exclusive event Beatport Presents: IMS Connect Melbourne in Howler, Brunswick.

Following New York and Tokyo, Melbourne will now host the third instalment of a new wave of local community events by Beatport/IMS.

Join Beatport for a FREE day of inspiration, learning, and DJ sets, as well as the chance to network with music industry professionals, from record labels to booking agents.

• DJ Workshop by Anna Lunoe
• Artist Insights with SHOUSE, Nina Las Vegas and CaucasianOpportunities, hosted by Becki Whitton
• Beatport/IMS Insights with Sofia Ilyas (Chief Community Officer, Beatport)
• DJ Sets by Nina Las Vegas and SHOUSE

Takes place 12 Sept.

4 artists/bands will be invited to participate in GRID Series Geelong, which includes intensive mentoring, song development, recording sessions, video content, and live performance opportunities.

Eligibility

In order to be accepted into the program, you:

• live/work/create in the City of Greater Geelong;
• are 18 years of age or over;
• write your own original music;
• are able to bring along a friend/family or community member to participate in all the program’s activities…they will be your nominated ‘hype person’;
• are available on the key dates for the GRID Series Geelong Program
• have completed the application form

Learn more. Closes 2 October.

ALWAYS LIVE will take place between Nov – Dec (Dates TBA), 2024, and ALWAYS LIVE is accepting all show and event Expressions of Interest that take place within this timeframe. Join ALWAYS LIVE in championing Victoria’s progressive, evolving, and passionate live contemporary music community. ALWAYS LIVE will epitomise the live contemporary music experience; and will be a vehicle for stories, feelings, hopes, dreams and aspirations, presenting a series of memorable music moments.

Ongoing

Want to become a radio announcer? If you would like to volunteer as a PBS announcer, feel you'd be a musical fit, and have a great idea that fits our strategic direction, we encourage you to apply for the PBS announcer course.

Topics covered include:

• A background on PBS 106.7FM
• Introduction to radio/writing for radio
• Radio voice /presentation
• Interviewing/broadcast law
• Planning a program/technical skills
• Programming on PBS /using the studio
• Preparation for making a demo

Rolling class dates - see website for details

Up to $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for organisations available. For small arts projects, professional development for artists and arts workers, and community capacity building projects. Rounds are open on the first of every month and close on the last day of every month from February to November.

Ongoing

Supporting residents facing financial hardship to participate in select sports, arts and educational activities.
Open monthly, rounds closing the first day of each month.
Ongoing.

The Fund supports interstate and overseas opportunities that grow Queensland’s cultural economy, increase exposure, facilitate business and career growth, and expand markets and export revenue potential for Queensland-based musicians, performing artists and organisations. Applicants can apply for up to $80,000 towards eligible costs for showcasing or market attendance activities (applicants can apply for up to 50% of the total project costs directly associated with the interstate or overseas activity.) Applicants can apply for up to $2,000 towards eligible costs for bringing national and international presenters/promoters/reviewers to see Queensland performances.

Rolling fund - apply at any time

Arts Queensland is proud to partner with local government to support quality arts and cultural experiences across Queensland through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions. RADF invests in local arts and cultural priorities, as determined by local communities, across Queensland. RADF is delivered in partnership with 59 Queensland local councils.

Various closing dates, check with local council

Up to $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for organisations available. For small arts projects, professional development for artists and arts workers, and community capacity building projects. Rounds are open on the first of every month and close on the last day of every month from February to November.

Ongoing

The Live Music Event Fund aims to elevate Adelaide’s recognition as a UNESCO City of Music through activating our live music events calendar; mitigate the financial barriers experienced by promoters in the first two years of staging a new live music event; attract unique music events to South Australia that generate economic benefit, provide local jobs for musicians and crews, and attract visitors from South Australia’s key domestic tourism markets; provide industry development opportunities or pathways that support the growth of the event into a unique offering for the state that is financially sustainable and not reliant on government funding for viability.

EOIs open

Regional artists to access professional arts development and training opportunities, or organisations/community groups with small project opportunities that arise at short notice. Individuals can apply for up to $3000 and organisations or community groups can apply for up to $5000.

Ongoing - Grant Rounds close on the last day of each month

Country Arts SA’s Skills Development Assistance Grants (up to $1,500) are available to support artists and arts workers to participate in professional development opportunities. The grants are fast-turnaround and are intended for those who wish to undertake a time sensitive Skills Development opportunity. These grants provide assistance with travel and accommodation costs associated with undertaking professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, seminars etc.

Ongoing

Country Arts SA’s Shows on the Road program supports a network of regional presenter groups to present high quality, professional performances in their community. It aims to increase access to the arts in smaller regional communities.

Ongoing

For regional artists, arts organisations and communities. Up to $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for organisations is available.

Ongoing - closes the final day of each month.

The Contemporary Music Fund Grant Program assists homegrown contemporary music artists with projects that enable them to produce and promote their work, building links nationally and internationally. Grants for Under $15k.

Ongoing

• Supported remotely by Coordinators based in both our Darwin and Alice Springs offices.
• Given opportunities to gain valuable guidance at the Rangers Training camp, held annually.
• Given on the job training in community by coordinators and mentors who visit regularly.

Expressions of Interest are open.

The Arts and Culture Grants Program offers various grants for projects that explore, develop and profile arts and culture in the Northern Territory (NT).

Ongoing

For regional artists, arts organisations and communities. Up to $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for organisations is available.

Ongoing - closes the final day of each month.

Up to $10,000 per applicant is available to support this exciting new employment pathway through a three-month work placement. Grants are open to, artists and arts workers aged 18 to 25 years, seeking paid career development opportunities or arts and cultural organisations looking to host a three-month placements.

Ongoing

Have you recently released music?

FreshmiNT is searching for the freshest new tracks from the NT! If you've got a new single that's ready to ignite the airwaves, we're all ears! Submit your new tunes below for consideration for the Fresh MiNT mail out plus weekly radio shows each Thursday evening on Gove FM, Territory FM, Katherine FM and 8CCC.

Ongoing

Researchers at ANU are conducting a study in partnership with MusicACT to examine live music in the Canberra region.

This research will deepen an understanding of how artists/musicians attend to their work in the live music industry, and how pay and wages for creative work and performance are accomplished and negotiated. We are on the hunt for professional musicians who would be willing to take part in a relaxed short one-on-one interview to discuss their practice, work and thoughts on the music industry conditions in Canberra.

All participants will be given a $20.00 gift card for their participation.

Ongoing

Requests can be from $500 to $5,000. Given high demand for limited funds, requests for $5,000 need to be thorough applications with significant benefits to the applicant.

Applications can be made at any time but must be submitted at least six weeks before the activity start date. Applicants can only receive funding in this category once each calendar year, except in exceptional circumstances. Applicants may also apply to the $5-50k category, for a different activity or another stage of the Up to $5k activity.

Ongoing

A new round of the MOMENTUM Commissions now open:
Composing lutruwita

Composing lutruwita is offering a commission of $4,000 (plus GST, if applicable) to be granted to one creator based in Tasmania (lutruwita) for a new work.

The commissioned work will be:

• 5-7 minutes in duration;
• written up to four musicians;
• primarily instrumental in character.

The work is to be inspired by some aspect of life in Tasmania (lutruwita), such as (but not limited to):

• its unique flora, fauna, geography, landscapes and ecosystems;
• its history, both Aboriginal and convict/colonial;
• its current and past political, cultural, and social contexts;
• significant events or incidents which have shaped the lives of its residents.

Who can apply
This commission opportunity is open residents of Tasmania (lutruwita). Composers of any age and at any stage of their career may apply. First Nations creators, gender and culturally diverse creators are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close Wed 9 Oct, 11:59pm AEST.

People working or engaged within the arts and screen sectors are encouraged to put forward an expression of interest. They are seeking a broad range of candidates in terms of artform area, age, cultural background and career stage from artists, practitioners, administrators and other sector professionals.

Ongoing

Quick Response Grants will fund professional development opportunities for artists and arts workers or small project opportunities. The program supports immediate need that arises where the activity is unable to be planned for or supported in other funding rounds, for example taking up professional development, skills development or small project opportunities at short notice.

You can apply for Quick Response Grants up to $3,000 for individuals

Applications open on the first of each month and close on the last day of that month.

ATSI Collaboration Fund supports local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led projects that build stronger local communities. Cash funding up to $50,000 is available, for projects to be delivered within 12 months.
Ongoing

Supports local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led projects that build stronger communities. Cash funding up to $50,000 is available, for projects to be delivered within 12 months.

Funding supports increased self-determination and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through projects that connect people with community, country and culture.

Open now until budget is exhausted

Would you or anyone you know be interesting in gaining experience in the Music Industry? Blak Label Music is a hub for First Nations creatives and musicians, based in Meanjin, Naarm and Gadigal land.

Blak Label brings First Nations music and stories to the industry and global audiences. We may call ourselves a record label, but we’re so much more than that, which means any volunteer will get real, hands-on experience in many facets of the industry, including:

• Show and event booking and promotion
• Artist development
• Public relations
• Marketing
• Industry engagement and artist management.
  

Find out more

MusicNSW First Nations Music Development Coordinator Kaleena Smith has led the development of this range of resources in consultation with First Nations organisations and artists to provide artists and industry with easy-to-use guides, checklists and templates.

Find out more here.

EOIs are open to join Creative Australia's First Nations-led board. First Nations artists and arts workers are encouraged to apply.

The Minister will appoint the nominated First Nations-led Board members later this year (subject to legislation passing).
No deadline given.
Learn more here.