Revive Live

Revive Live is a competitive grants program to support original live Australian music, announced as part of the 2024–25 Federal Budget.

The program will provide essential support to established live music venues and music festivals to assist them to continue to operate in the current operating climate, limiting venue closures and event cancellations, and stimulating long-term sustainability. It will also focus on activities that improve accessibility and provide participation opportunities for audiences, and career pathways for musicians and music workers, with disability.

Who can apply: The Revive Live program is focused on supporting established live music venues and music festivals, with a primary purpose to host original live music and a strong focus on showcasing Australian artists. Organisations must be majority-Australian owned, and can be located anywhere in Australian suburban, metropolitan, regional and remote regions.

When to apply: There is one funding round. Applications are now open, and will close 23 August 2024.

Funding available: The Australian Government will provide a total of $7.7 million in grant funding over 2024–25 for the Revive Live program.