Recipients Announced For Albanese Government's Latest Round Of Revive Live Grants

More than 100 organisations are set to receive support from the Albanese Labor Government as part of a fresh round of grants given through the Revive Live program.

Established as part of the 2024-25 Federal Budget, Revive Live is noted as aligning with the Government's National Cultural Policy, Revive, which aims to recognise and support the Australian music sector as a crucial part of the cultural landscape.

Fresh from handing out $7.7 million last year, the nascent round of funding sees 59 music festivals and 46 live music venues set to receive a share of $11.6 million for performances and upgrades, including improved accessibility for those with a disability.

This funding is designed to ensure that venues and festivals will remain open and accessible to all audiences – especially those in regional and remote areas.

Some of funding recipients include the NT’s Desert Harmony Festival, which will receive $100,000 to celebrate art, music and culture; Victoria’s Ability Fest, which receives $100,000 for production and accessibility costs; and WA’s Freo Social, who will score $150,000 to upgrade their infrastructure.

Meanwhile, New South Wales’ Yours And Owls Festival will receive $250,000 for original Australian artist fees, marketing, production and accessibility costs; Tasmania’s Party In The Paddock will receive $200,000 for original Australian artist fees, marketing, professional development, production and accessibility costs; and Queensland’s The Cave Inn will receive $84,000 for original Australian artist fees, marketing, production and equipment costs.

In a statement, Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke noted that the program aims to continue providing crucial support for the Australian live music industry at a difficult time.

“We understand the challenges contributing to cancellations and closures among the live music scene, that’s why the Albanese Labor Government established Revive Live, to provide targeted support,” he explained.

“Venue and festival owners across Australia have told me that Revive Live has provided the support they need to continue hosting and promoting live music.

“Gigs have always been a huge part of my life,” Mr Burke added. “I know the vital role live music venues and festivals play in providing local artists with the chance to perform, develop and grow audiences.

“Music lovers should be able to enjoy local gigs, artists should be able to make a career out of their music and Revive Live is doing just that.”

A full list of recipients for the 2025-26 round of Revive Live grants can be found here.