The Australian Government supports Australia's contemporary music industry.
Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place, Australia's cultural policy, recognises the importance of contemporary music and is increasing the support for the music industry.
Through the 2025-26 Budget, The Australian Government has committed new funding of $8.6 million to extend the Revive Live program for an additional year.
The Revive Live program provides critical support to majority Australian-owned live music venues and festivals that showcase Australian artists. The program also includes support for improving accessibility and inclusion at music venues and events.
Following an Inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts released its report Am I Ever Gonna See You Live Again? in March 2025. A copy of the report and further information about the inquiry can be found on the Parliament of Australia website.
To get in contact with the Contemporary Music Team in the Office for the Arts, please email music@arts.gov.au or call 02 6136 8008.
Current music industry support and funding opportunities
Creative Australia administers a number of grant programs which support contemporary music projects, artists and organisations, including the Contemporary Music Touring Program which funds Australian musicians to perform their own work on tour in Australia, with a priority on regional and remote locations.
Music Australia has been established within Creative Australia to support and promote the Australian contemporary music industry to increase discoverability and develop markets and audiences. Music Australia’s investments stimulate a vibrant and sustainable music industry ecosystem in which artists can thrive.
The Australasian Performing Right Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (APRA AMCOS) offers a range of initiatives that support the Australian music industry.