2024/2025 Live Music Activations EOI

Application

IWC is calling for proposals from local organisations to develop and deliver live music events delivered by the community. Following an evaluation process there will be one successful applicant from each Council ward (five in total, see listed below). Event delivery must occur by 25 May 2025, with a successful acquittal submitted following the event. Please review the below eligibility criteria carefully.

Organisations eligible for funding include: 

• Incorporated, not-for-profit organisations that have a registered ABN
• Businesses (normally with at least one year of continuous operation)
• Registered training organisations
• Unincorporated organisations or community groups applying through the auspice of an incorporated body that has an ABN
• Individuals applying through the auspice of an incorporated body or organisation that has an ABN 

 Organisations not eligible for funding include: 

• Individuals/sole traders that do not have an auspice organisation
• Partnerships that do not have an auspice organisation
• Unincorporated groups that do not have an auspice organisation
• State Government agencies and statutory authorities
• Political parties
• Organisations that are already funded by Inner West Council through a sponsorship or major partnership arrangement.

What can be applied for?

Public-facing events in the Inner West Council Local Government Area that have a focus on live music and that are community led and delivered. Events must be free for the public to fully participate in. This can include projects that (but are not limited to):

• Take place on public land (subject to approvals);
• Take place within a single venue or across multiple venues but must include an outdoor component;
• Projects that present multiple live music performances; and/or
• Projects that present live music alongside complimentary content (e.g. workshops, presentations, discussions, etc.).

What cannot be applied for?

Projects that:

• Have already commenced or have already taken place. Applicants who have previously received the 2023 Live Music Activation grants are eligible to reapply;
• Do not take place in the Inner West local government area;
• Do not directly impact or affect the Inner West community;
• Do not involve the Inner West community as active participants;
• Do not have a significant focus on live music; 
• Require paid entry or ticket for participation; and
• Are already funded by Inner West Council through a grant or sponsorship arrangement.

Assessment Criteria

Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Alignment with program intentions;
• Innovative ideas and concepts;
• Engagement with local precinct and community;
• Support for Inner West live music and fostering of local talent;
• Consideration of WH&S factors;
• Realistic timeline and planning;
• Experience of the applicant; and
• Budget considerations.

Applicants will be responsible for the following (but are not exclusive or limited to):

• Operational delivery of the event and its associated program
• Location/venue and stakeholder and third-party service provider negotiations and approvals;
• Sourcing resources for location/venue;
• Developing and implementing marketing and communications strategy and materials;
• Developing event timeline and scheduling;
• Creating event documentation including safety management and risk assessment;
• Application for and payment of all required permits and adherence to all Council and government regulations; and
• Public Liability Insurance of $20 million.

Application outcome

Applicants will be notified of their application’s outcome by mid June 2024.

Successful applicants will receive support of up to $25,000 from IWC. Council’s Events team will be available to provide expertise and advice on operational event delivery, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met. IWC can provide templates for event documentation including risk and safety management and scheduling.

The Inner West LGA is divided into five wards and only one successful applicant will be selected from each ward. See below for suburb breakdowns. A detailed Inner West Council ward map is also available to download HERE.

Baludarri (Balmain)

Lilyfield, Rozelle, Balmain, Balmain East, Birchgrove, north Annandale.

Gulgadya (Leichhardt)

Croydon, Haberfield, Leichhardt, south Annandale, north Ashfield.

Djarrawunang (Ashfield)

Summer Hill, Dulwich Hill, Croydon Park, Ashfield, south Ashfield.

Midjuburi (Marrickville)

Marrickville, St Peters, Sydenham, Tempe.

Damun (Stanmore)

Camperdown, Petersham, Lewisham, Newtown, Stanmore, Enmore.

Ready to apply?

The application will ask for key information about yourself as project lead for your proposal including contact information and organisation/business details as applicable.

You will need to provide key information about the proposed project including proposed location, title, description, target audience and project timeline, as well as responding to each item of the assessment criteria. A balanced budget proposal is to be provided and there is an option to upload supporting material.

Please ensure you have all this information ready to input into your proposal. Incomplete and unsubmitted proposals will not be considered.