Pierce Brothers & More Score PPCA & Australia Council Recording Grants

The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) and Australia Council have revealed a record number of recipients for their latest round of recording grants.

Ten artists have been awarded a $15,000 grant to assist with recording, doubling the usual number of annual grants allocated.

Among the latest round of recipients is Patrick Pierce of Pierce Brothers, with the indie-folk group set to record a five-track collaboration EP with the funds, while Matthew Hsu, Briana Clark, Timothy Shiel, Delali Zevon, Nathan May, Chelsea Wilson, Charlene Collins, Brooke Wilkie and Rebeca Amani also receive funding.

“I am so pleased to be able to congratulate an incredible 10 artists on being awarded grants through PPCA’s partnership with Australia Council, who I would like to thank again for their continued assistance,” PPCA Chief Executive Officer Annabelle Herd said.

"It’s an immense point of pride for PPCA to be able to continue to not only champion our wealth of home-grown musical talent, but to increase that support in such a difficult time for artists. 

"This program has an amazing history of success dating back to the first round of grants handed out in 2014, which helped fund Courtney Barnett’s breakthrough album and gifted the world smash hits like Pedestrian At Best and Depression. 

“Since that first round of grants, our partnership has provided support to 50 Australian artists, including the current round of 10. I cannot wait to see what comes next from this amazingly talented and diverse group."

Australia Council’s Head of Music Kirsty Rivers added: “We are proud to partner once again with the PPCA to support the creation of new recordings by Australian artists. 

“Over the past year, as the pandemic curtailed opportunities for live performance, recorded music has connected us, uplifted and supported us through challenges.

"We are particularly pleased to see the breadth of artists supported, reflecting the diversity of Australian musical talent and storytelling, and can’t wait to see what they produce.”