Music Victoria
Live Music Festivals Fund (Round 3)
Delivered by Music Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund and Creative Victoria, the Live Music Festivals Fund supports experienced contemporary live music festival organisers to continue presenting ticketed live music events that create employment opportunities for artists and live music workers, strengthen local economies and connect communities across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
Round 3 will support eligible Victorian contemporary live music festivals with a capacity of 1,000 or more attendees, delivered between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.
Funding of up to $50,000 is available per successful application to support costs associated with festival planning and delivery, including artist fees, production, marketing, operations, travel and accessibility initiatives.
Festivals delivered between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027 are eligible to apply.
Festival organisers are strongly encouraged to visit the Live Music Festivals Fund page to review the program Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions prior to submitting an application.
Applications close at 2:00pm on Tuesday 31 March 2026.
The Live Music Festivals Fund is an initiative of the Victorian Government, made possible by the Community Support Fund and Creative Victoria, and delivered by Music Victoria.
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