Contemporary Music Touring Program

About the Open Call

The Contemporary Music Touring Program (CMTP) supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original Australian contemporary music. The tour must comprise of performances in at least three venues or locations outside of the performer’s hometown. Tours that include regional and remote destinations, or which assist performers residing in regional and remote areas to tour, are a priority for funding. Grants are available from $5,000 to $50,000, depending on the number of tour venues or locations in regional or remote areas. Eligible costs include artist and creative worker fees, travel, accommodation, insurance, freight, and access costs.

What is Offered

Funding between $5,000 and $50,000 to cover touring costs including artist fees, travel, and logistics.

Requirements

Applicants must be Australian individuals, groups, or organisations. Touring musicians must perform original Australian contemporary music. The tour must include at least three venues outside the hometown. Applications must comply with Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts and the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Creative Australia application portal (Fluxx).