The Revive Live - Round 3 program supports established live music venues and Australian music festivals to continue operating, limit closures and cancellations, and build long-term sustainability. The program is part of the Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy Revive and the Critical Support for the Live Music and Festivals measure.

Overview

Revive Live - Round 3 provides essential support to the live music sector, with a focus on improving accessibility for disabled artists and patrons. The program will increase performance opportunities for original contemporary music by Australian artists, support a sustainable live music ecosystem, and build resilience to change and risk. Funding is available for projects commencing from 1 December 2026, with the grant activity timeframe running to 30 June 2027.

Funding and Benefits

A total of $12.5 million is available in 2026-27. Grant amounts are as follows:

• Minimum grant: $5,000
• Maximum grant (venues and small festivals): $150,000
• Maximum grant (larger festivals with more than 10,000 attendees): $250,000

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

• have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• be registered for GST
• be a permanent resident of Australia
• have an account with an Australian financial institution
• comply with all regulatory, industry and legal requirements regarding copyright, licensing, employment, planning and environmental protection

Applicants must be one of the following entity types:

• a company incorporated in Australia
• a company incorporated by guarantee
• a sole trader with employees
• an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
• an incorporated association
• a partnership
• an incorporated not-for-profit organisation
• an Australian local government body
• an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006

Applications can only be accepted from organisations that:

• have a primary purpose to host live public performances of original contemporary music, with a strong focus on showcasing Australian artists (Australian local government bodies are exempt from this criterion)
• have at least three years of demonstrated experience delivering live music
• are a majority-Australian owned business (including any parent or related companies)

Organisations are not eligible if they:

• are included on the National Redress Scheme’s list of ‘Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme’
• are an individual (unless a sole trader with employees)
• are an unincorporated association
• are an overseas resident or organisation
• receive income from gambling or gambling related sources
• are an organisation for which delivering original live music is a secondary or ancillary function

Application Process

Applicants must read the Revive Live Open Competitive guidelines and click the ‘Submit Application’ button on the grant opportunity page to apply.

Deadline and Timeline

• Close date and time: 28-Aug-2026 at 11:30 pm (ACT Local Time)
• Publish date: 3-Aug-2026
• Grant activity commences: 1 December 2026
• Program end date: 30 June 2027

Contact Information

Contact: Contemporary Music Team
Phone: 02 6136 8008
Email: music@arts.gov.au
Web address: https://www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/revive-live

GO ID: GO8531
Agency: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts