Live performance support now open for applications
THE Victorian Government is providing another support grant, this time for live performance events that have been cancelled due to the recent coronavirus restrictions.
Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said that applications are 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.
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.
“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,” said Ms Symes.
“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 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.
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.
The program has been updated in response to industry feedback and to assist a wider range of affected event businesses and workers.
Applications close on Wednesday, September 8.