Labor is backing Victorian businesses, with grants for live music venues and local musicians in Melton.

Steve McGhie Member for Melton today announced the latest round of 10,000 Gigs: The Victorian Gig Fund – helping venues host paid performances by talented Victorian artists. 

The 2026 program opens for applications today and will be delivered through Music Victoria. 

Licensed live music venues and other spaces in Melton are eligible to apply for funding of up to $11,000 to stage up to 20 gigs from 1 December 2026 to 30 June 2027. 

Since the Fund launched in 2024, more than 7,600 gigs by local artists have been supported statewide.  

These latest grants are part of a $35.4 million package announced in the Victorian Budget 2023/24 to support Victoria’s live music industry at all levels across the state.  

Only Labor supports the businesses and venues integral to the state’s thriving music industry.  

Applications for the 2026 round of 10,000 Gigs: The Victorian Gig Fund are open until 2 September.  

To apply, visit musicvictoria.com.au. 

Quotes attributable to Member for Melton Steve McGhie

"Labor has a proud history of supporting Victoria’s music scene, and we’re serious about supporting Melton artists, businesses and venues that turn up the music for us all." 

"The Fund helps the Melton music community host live music gigs, offering more paid performance opportunities for artists and more choice for music lovers.