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PPCA & Aus Council Announce New Round Of Recording Grants

8 December 2015 | 12:38 pm | Staff Writer

To help assist Aussie artists.

The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) are again teaming up with the Australia Council to offer a new series of $15,000 grants to assist Aussie artists with new sound recordings.

Previous recipients of the grants include newly Grammy-nominated Melbourne artist Courtney Barnett, Mia Dyson, Perth rock act The Growl and jazz ensemble, The Vampires.

"We are really pleased to be able to offer these grants again, and contribute to the diversity of Australian music," PPCA Chief Executive Officer Dan Rosen said.

"The response to last year’s initiative was incredibly strong and a great indication of the quality of our recording artists."

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Similarly, Australia Council Chief Executive Officer Tony Grybowski said he is excited about again partnering with the PPCA.

"These grants provide a much needed opportunity for Australian musicians to record their own music and it is wonderful to see previous recipients, such as Courtney Barnett, achieve such success," Grybowski said.

"The Australia Council is committed to supporting new, high quality Australian work and these grants will enable five artists to share their music with new audiences."

Applications are open now and will close on 2 February 2016. For more information on how to apply, click here.