Production

This category is for projects involving the production of recorded product for public consumption. Production is not the top priority for the Contemporary Music Panel, which prefers to invest more strategically in assisting artists to properly promote existing work.

Demos and first recordings for retail release are unlikely to be funded.

To be successful in the production category, applicants should demonstrate that the recording has exceptional promise and is particularly timely for the artist or band.

Eligible expenses include recording costs; producer and engineer fees; mixing; mastering; design work and printing; pressing; remixing or remastering of existing product; launch costs; and initial marketing expenses. Applications should demonstrate established and potential markets for the recorded product, include comprehensive marketing plans and provide sales figures for the applicant’s previous releases.

Applications should:

• demonstrate established and potential markets for the recorded product
• include comprehensive marketing plans (paid and unpaid promo)
• provide sales figures of previous releases
• include how the product will be distributed

Applicants can apply for up to $10,000 for full length albums or up to $5,000 for EP’s (four or more songs).

Closing Dates

Please review closing dates for this grant.

Contact

It is essential that you discuss your project with the Contemporary Music Project Officer before submittng your application.

Telephone 9224 7318 or toll-free 1800 199 090 (Country callers only) or email contemporary.music@dca.wa.gov.au.