Funding to support national tours by Australian musicians

The Contemporary Music Touring Program supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original Australian contemporary music.

Overview

Tours may consist of a range of different Australian contemporary music styles. They must include performances in at least 3 venues outside 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.

Available funding includes:

• up to $15,000 if the itinerary contains metropolitan performances only
• up to $25,000 if the itinerary contains at least one regional or remote performance
• up to $50,000 if 75% of the itinerary is to remote and/or very remote locations.

Check if you 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.