Victoria’s live music scene will get a $10 million boost over four years with the launch of two programs that will support the state’s music festivals and venues while providing more paid gigs for local musicians.
The first programs to be supported through this package, the Live Music Festivals Fund and 10,000 Gigs: The Victorian Gig Fund will soon open for applications. Both programs will be delivered in partnership with the state’s music industry peak body Music Victoria.
The Live Music Festivals Fund will provide grants of up to $50,000 to established Victorian festival organisers to support them to stage new or existing events.
The Victorian Gig Fund is a component of the Victorian Government’s commitment to back 10,000 live music gigs across state in the next four years. Victorian live music venues can apply for up to $10,000 across 2024-25 to go towards Victorian artists’ fees for gigs at their venues.
The Victorian Gig Fund 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.
Applications for the Live Music Festivals Fund and The Victorian Gig Fund will open on Monday 22 April at 10am and close on Friday 17 May at 2pm. To find out more or apply visit musicvictoria.com.au