Youth music organisation, The Push has announced their new grant program connecting young audiences to Victorian music events - an initiative supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. This grants program is designed to support live music venues, booking agents, artists, promoters and community organisations to stage all-ages shows throughout Victoria.
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Recent research commissioned by The Push shows that despite an overwhelming majority of young Australians stating that live music is important to them, age remains a significant barrier a finding with significant implications for the development of future live music audiences. In response to current sector needs, $5,000 grants will be available to support the delivery of all-ages events.
Applications are open now until October 18, 2024 with events to be staged between November 16, 2024 and May 31, 2025.
Funding through the All-Ages Grants program can be used to cover costs associated with staging all-ages events in existing live music venues, including artist fees, production costs, marketing and promotion or venue hire fees.
Key Details of the 2024 All-Ages Grants Program:
• Grants of $5,000 are available for staging all-ages music events in existing live music venues across Victoria
• Open to businesses, community organisations and artists
Events must comply with all relevant Local, State and Federal laws and requirements including Child Safe Standards
• Events must be open to people under the age of 18 without restrictions (such as needing a parent/guardian in attendance) and must be drug, alcohol, smoke and vape free
• Events are to be staged between 16 November 2024 and 31 May 2025
• Applications close of October 18, 2024
For more information on how to apply, visit thepush.com.au/all-ages-grants
About The Push
The Push is an Australian youth music organisation and registered charity based in Melbourne. Over three decades we have supported millions of young people with access to contemporary music programs and events. Our work is guided by our purpose of giving every young person the opportunity to participate and thrive in Australian music. Our program alumni include Courtney Barnett, Alex Lahey, Alice Ivy and Angie McMahon — who have each progressed onto successful, global careers. For more information, visit: thepush.com.au.