State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said applications were now open for the second round of the government’s Live Performance Support Program to assist businesses and individuals in the live performance industry who have been affected by event cancellations between May 27 and September 2.
“North East Victoria has a strong creative community, and we know that many have been affected by the cancellation of live performance events due to recent lockdowns and health restrictions,” Ms Symes said.
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“Whether you work on stage or behind the scenes, if you have had an event cancelled during the recent lockdowns, I encourage you to apply for this second round of grants.”
The program will provide funding of up to $12,000 for eligible event presenters and up to $4000 for suppliers who had been contracted to work on events and have lost income or incurred costs.
The program is open to those who work on stage and off, front of house and behind the scenes, across live performances, such as music, theatre, opera, dance, comedy, and cabaret.
Victorian-based applicants who have lost scheduled work interstate are also eligible to apply.
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Delivered through Business Victoria, the Live Performance Support Program has two streams:
● Presenters – open to live performance event presenters, including producers, promoters, venue owners and artists who promote their own shows. Applicants can apply for either $7000 or $5000 for one event, and a further $5000 for a second event.
● Suppliers – open to suppliers contracted to work on events, including performers, crew, technicians, and engineers. Suppliers may be eligible for a grant of either $200 or $500 per event for up to 20 events. Suppliers do not need to be GST-registered.
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The Live Performance Support Program is part of the government’s $20 million Victorian Events Support Package.
In this second round, the program has been updated in response to industry feedback and to assist a wider range of affected event businesses and workers.
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the state government has provided more than $25 million in dedicated support to the live music industry.
This is on top other support available including the Licenced Venues Hospitality Fund, the Business Support Fund and the Small Business COVID Hardship Fund.
● For eligibility details and to apply, visit business.vic.gov.au
Applications close on Wednesday, September 8.
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