The Kite Machine at The Barwon Club Hotel. Photo by Patrick Callow

Apply now for the 10,000 Gigs: The Victorian Gig Fund – grants available for live music venues

If you run a licensed live music venue or manage a venue that can host live performances in outer-metropolitan or regional Victoria, now is the time to apply for The Victorian Gig Fund.

This fund offers grants of up to $11,000 to help cover Victorian artists’ fees for live gigs, providing a fantastic opportunity to support local talent and enhance the live music scene.

Key Details:

• Grant Amount: Up to $11,000 for artists’ fees
• Eligibility: Licensed live music venues or venues that can host live performances in outer-metropolitan or regional Victoria
• Round Closes: 3 PM, Thursday 27 February 2025

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The 10,000 Gigs initiative is part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to support live music across the state over the next four years. By funding up to 10,000 gigs, the program aims to create more paid opportunities for local artists and ensure music lovers in every corner of Victoria can enjoy high-quality live performances.

The 2025 round of the fund will support gigs taking place between 1 July 2025 and 1 July 2026, helping venues bring local artists to the stage throughout the year.

Don’t miss out on the chance to give your venue and local artists a boost—apply for the Victorian Gig Fund today and play a part in expanding Victoria’s vibrant live music culture.

Find out more at Creative Victoria.

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