Creative Australia has announced the results of its most recent round of arts funding. A total of $17.28 million has been invested into 270 arts projects ($12.9m), seven arts organisations ($2m), 23 contemporary music tours ($563K), and 76 projects set to bolster international engagement with Australian arts ($1.7m).

The funding also includes Music Australia’s first round of investments into contemporary music. 

Scream Star by Speak Percussion. Photo © Bryony Jackson

“With the establishment of Music Australia, we are now able to offer more substantial support for contemporary music,” said Millie Millgate, Director of Music Australia.

“These investments will help propel Australian talent onto both national and global stages whilst ensuring the creation of new contemporary work and the presentation of key industry events.” 

Among those receiving contemporary music funding from Music Australia are Speak Percussion, Australian noise veteran Lucas Abela and Melbourne Jazz Limited, the facilitators of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Creative Australia have also announced three projects that have been funded by this round of investments. UNDREAMT is a new performance work by...