The Victorian State Government is backing Victorian businesses, with grants for live music venues and local musicians in Macedon.
Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has announced the latest round of 10,000 Gigs: The Victorian Gig Fund – helping venues host paid performances by talented Victorian artists.
Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas said “The Fund helps the Macedon music community host live music gigs, offering more paid performance opportunities for artists and more choice for music lovers.”
The 2026 program is open for applications and will be delivered through Music Victoria.
Licensed live music venues and other spaces in the Macedon electorate are eligible to apply for funding of up to $11,000 to stage up to 20 gigs from 1 December 2026 to 30 June 2027.
Since the Fund launched in 2024, more than 7,600 gigs by local artists have been supported statewide.
These latest grants are part of a $35.4 million package announced in the Victorian Budget 2023/24 to support Victoria’s live music industry at all levels across the state.
Applications for the 2026 round of 10,000 Gigs: The Victorian Gig Fund are open until 2 September.
To apply, visit musicvictoria.com.au.
This information is based on a press release from Mary-Anne Thomas.
