Music Works (VIC)
Music Works Grants supports Victorian-based contemporary music industry artists or industry professionals across all genres and career stages to undertake projects with creative and/or commercial outcomes. Funding can be used for the creation of new works, collaboration and partnerships, professional development, marketing, tour support, and more.
Funding amount
Uncovering Talent - $5,000. Uncovering Talent supports musicians, artists and music industry workers who have not received Creative Victoria funding before* to undertake creative projects and professional development opportunities, including: song writing, recording, releasing new music, mentorship and professional development, and marketing.
Projects - $10,000-$20,000. The Projects focus area is for music industry professionals with a proven track record to undertake creative projects and professional development opportunities including: recording and releasing new music; developing innovative contemporary music practice including the use of new techniques, instruments and technology; attend national and international conferences and events; national and international tour support; national and international PR and marketing; film and game soundtrack development; cross-industry collaborations.
Applications close
3pm, Thursday 13 February 2025
First Peoples and Deaf and Disabled Stream applications – 3pm, Thursday, 20th February 2025
Eligibility - Uncovering Talent stream
You are eligible to apply if you:
You are eligible to apply if you:
are a Victorian-based individual, collective/group, or micro to small organisation.
have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
If you don’t have an ABN, you can apply for one online or apply through an auspice body with an ABN.
have no overdue Creative Victoria (or former Arts Victoria) acquittals
For individuals, also:
be an Australian citizen currently residing in Victora or
a Permanent Resident (holding an appropriate visa) who has resided in Victoria for at least two years immediately prior to the date of your application (Note: you may be asked to provide evidence of this)
if under 18, be applying through an auspicing body (otherwise you are not eligible)
For organisations, also:
be a legally constituted organisation that has been registered under law (e.g. an incorporated association or company limited by guarantee or Aboriginal Corporation)
be a micro to small organisation of up to 10 FTE
For collectives/groups, also:
If the group or collective is not a legally constituted organisation, they must apply under an auspice arrangement or have an individual with an ABN apply on their behalf and take responsibility for the grant.
If an individual applies on behalf of the collective/group they must meet the eligibility criteria for Individuals, as listed above.
Eligibility - Projects
You are eligible to apply if you:
are a Victorian-based individual, collective/group, or micro to small organisation
have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
If you don’t have an ABN, you can apply for one online or apply through an auspice body with an ABN.
have no overdue Creative Victoria (or former Arts Victoria) acquittals.
For individuals, also:
be an Australian citizen currently residing in Victoria or
a Permanent Resident (holding an appropriate visa) who has resided in Victoria for at least two years immediately prior to the date of your application. (Note: you may be asked to provide evidence of this.)
If under 18, be applying through an auspicing body (otherwise you are not eligible).
For organisations, also:
be a legally constituted organisation that has been registered under law (e.g. an incorporated association or company limited by guarantee or Aboriginal Corporation).
be a micro to small organisation of up to 10 FTE.
For collectives/groups, also:
If the group or collective is not a legally constituted organisation, they must apply under an auspice arrangement or have an individual with an ABN apply on their behalf and take responsibility for the grant.
If an individual applies on behalf of the collective/group they must meet the eligibility criteria for Individuals, as listed above.
For activity from 1 July 2025. For detailed information on the program, eligibility and your application please read the guidelines.
