Playing Australia Project Investment

Supporting performing arts tours to reach regional and remote communities across Australia.

About the program

Playing Australia Project Investment supports performing arts tours to reach regional and remote communities across Australia.

The program supports net touring costs and other designated costs associated with tours. There is no limit on the amount that can be requested.

You can find a list of the previous recipients here.

Changes to Playing Australia Project Investment

Please note there have been changes introduced which may alter your approach to applying for Playing Australia Project Investment.

These changes give you the opportunity to:

• present a proposed tour with an unconfirmed itinerary.
• propose an alternative touring model such as a residency model with live performance outcomes.
• present a tour that includes significant and targeted community engagement.
• present an annual touring program for single or multiple works.
• propose a digital tour.

Australia Council for the Arts ask that you speak to a member of the Artists Services team before applying.

Download an accessible RTF of the guidelines and read updated FAQs before commencing your application.

Key Dates

The next round closing dates are:

• Tuesday 6 June 2023, 3pm AEST for projects starting after 1 September 2023
• Tuesday 10 October 2023, 3pm AEDT for projects starting after 1 January 2024.

Please note: To apply you must be registered in our Application Management System a minimum of two business days prior to the closing date.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately 12 weeks after the closing date.

Visit the Playing Australia Project Investment webpage to apply.