Contemporary Music Fund Development Program

The WA Government extended its initial 2018 commitment of $3 million for a Contemporary Music Fund in 2021 with an additional $3 million over 4 years through to 2025. From 1 July 2025, the WA Government will invest an additional $2.75 million to the WA contemporary music sector over 2025-26 to 2028-29.

This includes a $1.5 million increase to competitive Contemporary Music Fund grants and $1.25 million Live Music Package which provides $750,000 for the creation of a WA Gig Guide by West Australian Music in collaboration with RTRFM, as well as $500,000 for the annual delivery of WA Music Week.

The CMF's objectives are to:

• capitalise on available opportunities for the contemporary music sector
• contribute to the development of markets for WA music locally, nationally and internationally
• ensure a strong representation of musicians and music professionals from Aboriginal, regional, cultural and gender diverse backgrounds.

Contemporary Music Fund Development Program

The CMF Development Program is open twice per year for extended periods. The key dates calendar has opening and closing dates. You can have 2 attempts per financial year but can only receive one CMF Development Program grant per financial year.

Applicants are encouraged to speak with a project officer prior to commencing their grant application by calling 61 8 6552 7400 or emailing grantsprogramsca@cits.wa.gov.au

Please apply using the Online Grants web portal.

More information about how to apply can be found in the application manual.