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WA Contemporary Music Fund

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Western Australian Government fund, run by the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, that helps homegrown contemporary music artists produce and promote their work and build links nationally and internationally. Its Development Program offers individuals, bands and industry professionals up to $20,000 for touring and showcasing (regional, national, international), professional development, and recording and promotion, with priority for broadly popular music; one grant per financial year.

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How to reach

How much

Up to $20,000

as stated on their own funding pages — per programme, not a combined total

What it funds

Touring & travelShowcases & exportRecordingMarketing & releaseCareer development

Who can apply — in their words

Individuals and groups and are welcome to apply however: individuals must have Australian citizenship or permanent resident status and live in Western Australia groups including unincorporated bodies, partnerships and individuals informally collaborating on an activity must be based in Western Australia

Applying

Applications are taken in dated rounds, not year-round — the dates below are the ones they publish.

Round 1 2026 to 2027 9:00am 7 July 2026 Not applicable 4:00pm 3 December 2026 At least 28 days after application submission. Round 2 2026 to 2027 9:00am 5 January 2027 Not applicable 4:00pm 3 June 2027

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