Deadline: 19 November 2023
RAC Arena is offering an annual support package for an up and coming Western Australian artist or act.
The support, valued at over $15,000, will be a combination of financial, performance and promotional opportunities for the chosen WA musician over a 12 month period. Additionally, this year they’re excited to advise a minor package, valued at $3,000, will be awarded to two well deserving runner up applicants.
Funding Information
- Major Support Fund package includes:
- $5,000 financial assistance
- Radio campaign thanks to Nova Entertainment
- $2,500 music equipment (Equipment pack made up of 1 x Yamaha DTX402PLUS Electronic Drumkit Package, 1 x Yamaha P145 Portable Digital Piano, 2 x Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor) thanks to Mega Music and Yamaha
- Inclusion in the WAMFest 2024 line-up
- Promotional support via RAC Arena’s marketing channels
- Minor Support Fund package includes:
- $1,500 financial assistance
- Promotional support via RAC Arena’s marketing channels
Eligibility Criteria
- All applicants must be resident in Western Australia and aged 18 or older, including all members if in a group.
- Applicants must have already taken steps to begin their career in music.
- Applicants must have a registered ABN. They recommend that band applications be made using an ABN linked to a band partnership, as defined by the Australian Business Register.
- Applicants must have public liability insurance for the duration of the funding period (1st January 2024 – 31st December 2024), with a minimum cover of $20 million.
- Applications close at midnight on November 19th, 2023 and the winner of Limelight will be announced in December 2023.
- The successful performer(s) will be expected to enter into a contract with RAC Arena, to reasonably make themselves available to fulfill the terms of the agreement, and to report on the impact of the fund on their career at the end of the funding period.
For more information, visit RAC Arena.
