Playing Australia Project Investment

Playing Australia Project Investment supports performing arts tours to reach regional and remote communities across Australia.

The program supports net touring costs and other designated costs associated with tours. There is no limit on the amount that can be requested.

You can find a list of the previous recipients here.

Changes to Playing Australia Project Investment

Please note there have been changes introduced which may alter your approach to applying for Playing Australia Project Investment.

These changes give you the opportunity to:

• present a proposed tour with an unconfirmed itinerary
• propose an alternative touring model such as a residency model with live performance outcomes
• present a tour that includes significant and targeted community engagement
• present an annual touring program for single or multiple works
• propose a digital tour.

Please read our updated FAQs at the bottom of this page before commencing your application.

Please speak to a member of the Artists Services team before applying.

Download an accessible RTF of the guidelines.

Key dates

The next round closing dates are:

• Tuesday 4 June 2024, 3pm AEST for project starting after 1 September 2024.
• Tuesday 1 October 2024, 3pm AEST for projects starting after 1 December 2024