Live Music Festivals Fund VIC

About this grant

This program provides funding to established Victorian music festival organisers to support them to stage small to medium events.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Victorian music festival organisers.
• This grant program aims to support the economic sustainability of ticketed contemporary music festivals in victoria:
• With a capacity of 1000+ attendees
• Run by experienced and established victorian festival organisers with a proven track record.
• Funding can be used for costs associated with the planning and delivery of the festival, including:
• To be eligible, you must be an experienced organiser of ticketed contemporary live music festivals which:
• Are located in victoria and hold an australian business number (abn), registered in victoria (and held that abn at 1 march 2026)
• May include promoters, not-for-profit organisations, artists/bands or other music industry businesses and organisations
• Have the rights to deliver a live music festival in victoria with an in-person capacity of over 1000 people.
• Festivals@musicvictoria.com.au
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What the funding covers

• Funding of up to $50K per festival.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/live-music-festivals-fund-vic for application details

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