The Music Australia OMG Contemporary Music Opportunity aims to provide support for Australian artists when those unique career-defining ‘I can’t believe it’ opportunities come knocking at short notice, outside of existing grant rounds.
The program supports emerging, breakthrough and established acts and is available to Australian citizens or permanent residents who are current practising music artists. This includes solo artists, instrumentalists, bands, ensembles, DJ/producers and electronic artists, producers, songwriters and composers. Funding of between $3,000 and $20,000 is available.
The OMG Contemporary Music Opportunity is designed to support activity that includes:
- placement offer for an international residency or fellowship
- international support tour slot
- international festival (excluding showcase events)
- national support with international artist
- national support with major Australian headline act
- confirmed writing session with a well-known established songwriter
- opportunity to appear on an international television show
- opportunity to appear on a global online platform (i.e. Tiny Desk, Colors).
To apply, you must contact a Music Australia Officer; for more information, click here.