Applications Now Open for the 2021 All-Ages Grants Program

With COVID-19 restrictions easing and live music events being staged again, The Push is launching another round of our All-Ages Grants program for live music venues, booking agents, artists, promoters and community organisations to stage all-ages music events across Victoria.

In this round, 9 x $2,000 grants will be available to cover any costs associated with staging all-ages music events in an existing live music venue. This may include artist fees, production costs, marketing and promotion or venue hire fees.

This round of funding is for events being staged between 1 January 2021 – 31 March 2021.

Applications open Monday 14 December 2020, and will be assessed on a rolling basis until all funds are exhausted.

To apply for the All-Ages Grants program, download and submit a completed application form via email to hello@thepush.com.au.

Please contact The Push on (03) 9380 1277 or email hello@thepush.com.au if you have any access or support needs, or with any questions about this program.

The All-Ages Grants Program is delivered as a part of the Victorian Government’s Community Support Fund.

Frequently asked questions

+ What are the key dates?

Applications Open – Monday 14 December 2020

Events Staged – 1 January 2021 – 31 March 2021

Grant Acquittals – Due 1 April 2021

+ Who can apply?

Applications will be accepted from artists, promoters, booking agents, venues and organisations who propose to host an all-ages event within an existing live music venue in Victoria.

+ What are the requirements?

• Deliver an all-ages event in Victoria between 1 January 2021 – 31 March 2021

• Ensure your event is strictly drug, alcohol and smoke free and have suitable measures in place to mitigate any identified risks

• Use the funds for artist fees, production costs, marketing and promotion or venue hire fees (administrative fees or wages not included)

• Ensure the grant is successfully acquitted within four weeks of the event taking place

• Report on specific event information outlined in the application process

+ What will applications be assessed against?

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Demonstrated all-ages networks and engagement with all-ages audiences. This may include social media analytics and previous all-ages audience attendance figures

• Demonstrated ability to directly target and market the event to all-ages audiences across Victoria

• Demonstrated understanding of risks associated with staging all-ages events

• Event is held in an existing live music venue in Victoria

• Demonstrated programming of Victorian artists

• Demonstrated representative programming of women and gender non-conforming artists, people of colour and First Nations artists

+ How will I receive the funding?

Payment of the funds will be processed upon the successful applicant providing venue confirmation, artist line-up and a valid invoice, no later than three weeks before the event date. If you plan on hosting your event within three weeks of the grant period beginning, please ensure you are including confirmed event details in your application.