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Practical things for musicians, in one place.

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Guide read in order, step by stepList search or skim for a nameDates things that open and close

Make It

Rehearsal RoomsFree and paid rooms, rates and gearList Recording Studios69 studios within three hours' driveList ResidenciesFree studio time you can apply for yourselfDates RepairsLuthiers, amp techs, brass and pianoList Buying and Selling GearWhere to sell, scams, stolen gear and rightsList

Play It

Put On Your Own ShowRooms, money, sound and tickets, step by stepGuide10 min read TouringRegional venues, grants and the roadGuide7 min read FestivalsWho takes applications, and whenDates BuskingPermits and rules, council by councilList

Get It Heard

RadioHow to reach the presentersList Music PressWho takes releases and pitchesList CommunityClubs, open nights and DIY roomsList Record ShopsShops that stock local recordsList

Take It Further

Booking AgentsWhat they do, what they can charge, who is aroundGuide5 min read Managers and PublicistsWhat they do and what they costGuide6 min read LabelsLabels that take demosList The Industry RouteRoyalties, distribution, pressing and merchGuide7 min read Jobs and Paid WorkWhere music jobs get postedList Working Across DisciplinesScreen, stage, visual collaborators and grantsList

Fund It

Grants and DeadlinesWhat's open and when it closesDates MoneyABN, tax, super and royaltiesGuide5 min read MentoringMentors, workshops and free adviceDates Music CharitiesWho they help and how to giveList

Get Support

Culturally Diverse ArtistsGrants, radio and networks, with language helpDates Blind, Low Vision and Learning DisabilityGroups, braille music, grants and the NDISList All Ages and YouthPrograms and gigs for under-25sList Women and Gender-Diverse MusiciansNetworks, grants, mentoring and safetyList Problems with PoliceFree legal help and how to complainGuide5 min read Programs by CommunityFor First Nations, disability and LGBTQIA+ musiciansDates SafetyWho to call and how to reportGuide4 min read Money TroubleHelp with rent, bills, food and debtList

3Closing Soon

30 SepCommunity Creative, Round ThreeGrants
30 SepAustralian Music Prize (22nd)Grants
9 OctProfessional Development Awards 2027: First Nations categoriesGrants
9 OctLiverpool City Council: Starry Sari NightFestivals
9 OctHawkesbury City Council: Australia Day on the HawkesburyFestivals
13 OctContemporary Music Touring ProgramGrants
13 OctExport Development Fund: International TouringGrants
13 OctExport Development Fund: Professional and Artistic DevelopmentGrants
13 OctExport Development Fund: Market and Audience DevelopmentGrants
13 OctCreative Australia: First Nations d/Deaf and Disabilities Project FundPrograms
14 OctFirst SoundsPrograms
19 OctACF Boost 2027Grants
30 OctTouring and Travel Fund: DomesticGrants
30 OctTouring and Travel Fund: InternationalGrants
8 NovOur Place Local Community FundGrants
9 NovSound NSW: All-Ages Live Music Programming (opens 28 Sep)Own show
16 NovGenerations: Western Sydney Music FellowshipGrants
16 NovPride Foundation Australia: Small GrantsPrograms
16 DecCreateability internshipsPrograms
31 DecWollongong City CouncilFestivals
15 JanNarooma Oyster FestivalFestivals

All grants and deadlines →

Still to Come

Grant writing support

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