The Inner West Council of New South Wales [1] (“council”) is offering up to $20,000 in funding and resourcing support for five individuals or organisations to develop and deliver live music events within the inner west of Sydney. The grants will be allocated to the five Inner West wards of Balmain, Leichhardt, Ashfield, Marrickville and Stanmore.
Expressions of Interest are now open and there is a four-week window to deliver your pitch to the Council. The program is based on the huge success of their previous Council-supported St. Anmore Music Festival, which was delivered in Stanmore by community members in 2019 and 2022, respectively.
As part of the selection criteria, the Council would like to know about the project’s proposed location, title, description, target audience and proposed budget as part of the application process. Also, the gigs must be free public-facing events that have a focus on live music and are community-led and delivered.
As part of the program, the Council’s Events team will also provide support and expertise to help guide you through the process and help set you up with invaluable knowledge on how to deliver live music projects in the future.
For the full low-down on Council wards and application details go to the Council’s website.
Expression of Interest Closes: 11:59pm Thursday 11 May
Intentions of the program:
The Inner West Live Music Activations EOI program will:
– Enhance live music in the Inner West;
– Create opportunities for communities to connect, increase belonging activities and participation in local neighbourhoods;
– Activate and respond to public and creative spaces, creating vibrant and inclusive events and activations, specifically tailored to their location;
– Encourage economic development and activity within Inner West precincts; and
– Build diverse community, arts and business partnerships to express neighbourhood identities.
Notes:
[1] – Eat This Music is not affiliated with any political party but is happy to share news when it comes to the greater good of music
