ARIA and PPCA welcome Music Australia’s Record Label Development Scheme

Australian Recording (ARIA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) are excited to welcome Music Australia’s Record Label Development Scheme (RLDS) announced today.

The scheme will offer grants to support the development of Australian recording artists, aiming to assist record labels that are actively engaged in promoting local talent in global markets.

Funding Overview:

• $10,000 to $150,000 in funding available per application

• Independent and major Australian subsidiaries are eligible to apply

• The scheme covers recordings, videos, marketing, artist development and more

• Applications open now until Tuesday, 8 October 2024

For more details and to apply, visit the Music Australia website.

ARIA and PPCA CEO, Annabelle Herd, said: “This is a fantastic initiative from Music Australia that truly recognises the critical role of Australia’s independent and major labels in developing and exporting local artists to the world. Record labels play an important role investing in and growing local talent, who are more likely to succeed if the domestic industry is larger and more commercially viable.

“This strategic investment from Music Australia is more positive news and will add to Aus music’s continued momentum on our own shores and on the global stage. We’ve spent a lot of time discussing the Australian music ecosystem of late, to which the RLDS will provide an important boost by encouraging a greater investment into critical marketing and promotional activities for artists on our shores.”

For more information, please contact:

Andrew Knowles

M: 0449 510 357

E: andrew@skmediagroup.com.au