Indigenous Contemporary Music Program - 2023

The Indigenous Contemporary Music program supports participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression. The purpose of the program is to provide development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians and bands throughout Australia. It establishes support mechanisms for individuals and bands, and provide opportunities and skills for ongoing income and employment pathways in the music industry.

The objectives of the program are to:

• support the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians and bands by providing professional industry-based opportunities such as training, mentoring, performing, recording and promotion
• support sustainable employment and income-earning pathways in the wider Australian music industry for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians and bands
• build capacity in the Indigenous music sector by supporting partnerships, collaboration and networks across the Australian music industry.