Creative Australia has announced the latest recipients of investment through its national touring programs, Playing Australia and the Contemporary Music Touring Program.
The investment of more than $2 million will support 31 projects, and bring live performances to audiences right across Australia, particularly in regional and remote communities.
This includes investment through the Contemporary Music Program, supporting 27 Australian musicians to take their original music across the country.
Four touring performing arts organisations will be supported through Playing Australia project investment.
Executive Director of Arts Investment Alice Nash said:
“This investment brings exceptional music and performing arts to local halls, outdoor stages and remote communities across the country. From classical music to contemporary dance, hip-hop and First Nations storytelling, these projects will bring live performances to audiences who may otherwise miss out, helping reduce barriers to access and strengthen connections between artists and communities.”
Recipients include:
Playing Australia
- Arts on Tour NSW - 2026 national tour of Danza Del Arte’s production Water Mirror.
- BlakDance Australia - Garabari by Joel Bray Dance & BlakDance – Returning to Country & Touring
- Performing Lines Limited - ARCO Jnr/Snr National Tour 2026
- Dancenorth Australia Limited - Lighting the Dark – National Tour
Contemporary Music Touring Program
- Love Your Records
- Music in Exile
- Dialogue of Minds
- Ella Thompson
- Mulga Bore Hard Rock
- Didirri Peters
- P.A.W. Media & Communications
- Sycco (aka Sasha McLeod)
- Nicky Bomba
- Adelaide Festival Centre Trust
- Press Club
- Anna Smyrk
- Dallas Frasca
- Liz Stringer
- Emily Lubitz
- Sydney Improvised Music Association Inc
- Callum Cramp
- Kita Alexander
- Joel Rapaport
- Miramar
- Anthony Pateras
- Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys
- Glenn Richards
- Denis Janse Van Rensburg
- Winter McQuinn
- The Terrys
- Minor Gold
Media contacts:
Brianna Roberts, Media Manager
Creative Australia
Mobile: 0498 123 541
