Federal Member for Durack, Melissa Price, encourages organisations across the Durack electorate to apply for the Live Music Australia Grant Program (the program). The program is designed to bring more live music to Australian communities and will fund applications that support quality original Australian live music that is professionally staged.
“I recognise the value of live music performances in our communities. Live music brings people together, especially when they attend an event that plays music that can transcend age, race, ethnicity, and gender. It showcases our local talent and helps to create a sense of identity and pride” said Melissa Price.
The program will provide support to the live music sector, with a focus on small to medium venues that support high quality original Australian live music that is professionally staged.
The program will also:
· support the development, growth and innovation of Australian contemporary live music by increasing performance opportunities for original contemporary music by Australian artists.
· support a sustainable venue-based live music industry by building professional capacity within venues, and growing and building audiences.
· support partnerships, collaboration and networks across the Australian live music industry.
It aims to revive business ventures in local suburbs, towns and regions across the country, building capacity for a sustainable live music scene with strong community roots, in all parts of Australia.
Closing date for applications will be Wednesday 26 April 2023.
For more information and eligibility criteria visit the Australian Government’s GrantConnect website at https://www.grants.gov.au/Go/Show?GoUuid=4ce48b7d-84c3-4b69-9195-b9daaf2f0951
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Media Contact: Jackie Perry 0427 587 395, jackie.perry@aph.gov.au