Victoria’s live music scene will receive a boost with two programs that will support music festivals and venues while providing more paid gigs for local musicians. These programs will create more paid opportunities for local artists, from those just starting out to established acts, and give Victorian music lovers the chance to see more great local live music. At least 25 per cent of funding in both programs will go to music festivals and live music venues in regional Victoria.
Delivered by Music Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government, Live Music Festivals Fund applications will open on 25 February and established operators of festivals with more than 1000 attendees are eligible to apply for grants of up to $50,000.
The first round of the Live Music Festivals Fund in 2024 saw 22 festivals receive grants, with almost two-thirds from regional Victoria.
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For more information, read the FAQs below, or contact festivals@musicvictoria.com.au.
Music Victoria was honoured to be able to deliver the first round of 10,000 Gigs: The Victorian Gig Fund on behalf of the Victorian Government. Round two will be delivered by Creative Victoria. Please contact programs@creative.vic.gov.au or visit here for more information. Round 2 applications close on the 27 Feb through Creative Victoria.
Music Victoria is working closely with Creative Victoria and the sector to ensure venue-based live music continues to thrive in Victoria.
The Live Music Festivals Fund and Victorian Gig Fund are initiatives of the Victorian Government, made possible by the Community Support Fund and Creative Victoria.
For successful Round 1 applicants, you can access the granting portal which houses your submission, agreement and acquittal below.
