Contemporary Music Fund

The Contemporary Music Fund assists homegrown contemporary music artists with projects that enable them to produce and promote their work, along with building links nationally and internationally.

The State Government has extended its commitment to the Contemporary Music Fund (CMF) with an additional $3 million over 4 years through to 2025. This is welcomed support for WA’s contemporary music industry and will aid its recovery from the effects of COVID-19.

The CMF will continue to consist of a grants program and targeted initiatives, with the objectives to:

capitalise on available opportunities for the contemporary music sector
contribute to the development of markets for WA music locally, nationally and internationally
ensure a strong representation of musicians and music professionals from Aboriginal, regional, cultural and gender diverse backgrounds
accelerate the recovery of the WA contemporary music sector following the effects of COVID-19.

2018 to 2021 CMF targeted initiatives (selection)

Safer Venues WA — improving inclusivity and personal safety in contemporary music venues
Stompem Ground Festival in Broome
NAIDOC Music Awards
Targeted mentoring programs including GirlsRock!
Professional development opportunities including the BIGSOUND Conference
Regional Recording Programs.

Eligibility

Individuals, groups and organisations are welcome to apply.

Funding overview

Always open

Who can apply

Amount available

15k-plus Grants: Over $15,000
U-15k Grants: Under $15,000

Guidelines

You must read the guidelines before submitting an application as they provide essential information.

Contemporary Music Fund guidelines

Submit an application

Funding rounds

Category	Round	Open	Draft review	Close	Project start/event dates
U-15k Grants	Open year-round	Always open	Not applicable	Use the 25 Business Day Calculator (XLSX 25 KB) to work out your submission deadline.	At least 25 business days after application submission.
15k-plus Grants	September 2021	9:00am 31 August 2021	4:00pm 4 October 2021	4:00pm 14 October 2021	1 February 2022
15k-plus Grants	January 2022	9:00am 11 January 2022	4:00pm 7 February 2022	4:00pm 17 February 2022	1 August 2022
15k-plus Grants	May 2022	9:00am 3 May 2022	4:00pm 31 May 2022	4:00pm 9 June 2022	1 October 2022
15k-plus Grants	September 2022	9:00am 16 August 2022	4:00pm 15 September 2022	4:00pm 22 September 2022	1 February 2023

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