The Albanese Government is turning up the volume on local music festivals, with two local events on the South Coast receiving a share of $2.5 million under the latest round of the Live Music Australia program.
Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips MP today announced that NelliJam Music Festival and the Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival 2024 had both received much-needed support to keep the music jammin’ for locals and visitors alike.
“The South Coast has so much to offer, and our ever-growing live music scene is just one way to soak up a bit of fun and frivolity in the country – what could be better,” Fiona Phillips said.
“Sharing Australian music, art and culture is what Aussies do best, and I am just so delighted to see the Albanese Government investing almost $120,000 to support music festivals in our community,” she said.
The ever-popular, volunteer run Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival 2024 received $96,000, while the NelliJam Music Festival, now in its 14th year in iconic Nelligen, has received $23,903.
Fiona Phillips said the South Coast region had been through so much over the last few years, with live music certainly taking a huge hit – locally and across Australia.
“Helping this important industry get back on its feet, while also supporting local artists and events, and drawing visitors back to our region, has never been more important,” she said.
The Live Music Australia program is a competitive grants opportunity for live music venues, festivals and organisations that support quality original Australian live music.
The next round of funding through the Live Music Australia program, opening in February 2024, will target small to medium live music venues.
More information on the program is available here.
