Western Australian contemporary music received another boost from the State Government today with a significant increase in successful regional applications.

 Culture and the Arts Minister John Day said the rise in the number of applications from the regions and the focus on mentoring and skills development was a promising step forward for WA music.

 Read the Minister's statement

The funding allocated in this round is for projects commencing after December 1, 2008.

More information on the Department of Culture and the Arts Contemporary Music Grants program is available from the Grants page.