Contemporary Music Touring Program
Australia Council for the Arts

‍Who can apply?

Individuals or organisations may apply to tour live music performances within Australia. Touring musicians must be performing original Australian contemporary music. Funding can be provided to performers, managers, agents, and music networks on behalf of professionals working in the Australian music industry. Applications must contain one tour only and the deadline for submission is 07 March 2023.

What can you apply for?

Under the Contemporary Music Touring Program, performances of original Australian contemporary music can include a wide range of different musical styles.

The tour must comprise of performances in at least three venues or locations outside of the performer’s hometown. Tours that include regional and remote destinations, or which assist performers residing in regional and remote areas to tour, are a priority for funding.

1. If your itinerary contains only metropolitan performances, you may request up to $15,000.
2. If your itinerary contains at least one regional or remote performance, you may request up to $25,000.
3. If 75% of your itinerary is to remote and/or very remote locations, you may request up to $50,000.

‍How may we help you?
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