New work - music

New work grants support one-off projects that involve the creation or development of music, new musical material or media arts projects.

Closing date: 1 June 2008
Decisions advised: October 2008
Projects may start: 1 November 2008

and

Closing date: 15 November 2008
Decisions advised: April 2009
Projects may start: 1 May 2009

About this category

There are two types of new work grant:

New work (general) - this sub-category is for creative projects including composition, commissioning, songwriting and arranging. Piano reductions of existing Australian works, sound design, or the creative development of a work-in-progress, are also eligible. Performance outcomes are not funded in this sub-category (please refer to presentation and promotion)
New work (media arts) - this sub-category is for one or more of the following stages of a media arts work: research and development, creative development, production and presentation. Projects may have intended performance outcomes whether real or virtual.

Who is eligible to apply?

This category is open to individuals, performing groups/ensembles/bands and organisations.

To be eligible, you must meet the general eligibility requirements.

To be eligible for a new work (media arts) grant your application must have a significant media arts component, refer to the definition provided under ‘Important Information’ below.

If you are applying for a commission for performance by companies supported through the major performing arts board (MPAB), please contact music staff to assess your eligibility.

How often can you apply?

You can apply to this category only once in 2008.

The following buffer periods also apply:

If you apply for a new work grant at either closing date in the 2008 calendar year and are successful, you will not be eligible to reapply to this category in the 2009 calendar year. You will be eligible to reapply at either of the 2010 closing dates.
If you applied for a new work grant at either closing date in the 2007 calendar year and were successful, you are not eligible to apply to this category at either of the 2008 closing dates. You will be eligible to reapply at either of the 2009 closing dates.
If you apply for a new work grant at the 15 November closing date, you are not eligible to apply for a project fellowship at the same closing date.

What are the selection criteria?

Applications will be selected that best demonstrate:

Artistic merit of the project
The quality of artists
Good planning and effective use of resources.

What should you submit?

You must submit the required support material in addition to the application form.

Important information

Defining 'media arts' as used for this category

For the music board, the term 'media arts' encompasses artworks created with new technologies, or using innovative adaptations of existing technologies. Media art practices include conceptual, interactive and installation art, and may also involve research and development into new interfaces and innovations in audiovisual and sound engineering.

Recording

Recording for CD/DVD release is not eligible in the new work (general) sub-category. Development of other creative work in a studio context - for example, radiophonic work or work developed for broadcast, is supported in both sub-categories.

Rehearsals or performances

Rehearsal and performance costs are not eligible under new work (general) and should be submitted under the presentation and promotion category. Performance outcomes are considered under new work (media arts) as part of a creative project but applicants need to ensure that their application is significantly within the media arts genre (refer to definition above).

Arrangements, including piano reductions of existing Australian work

You must show how projects will provide a significant opportunity for future performances. Letters of commitment/confirmation from partnering performance organisations or publishers are encouraged for applications submitted by the composer or arranger.

Projects with multiple stages

If your project has different stages, you should present separate budgets for each stage of your project. This will help music board members understand and assess the processes involved in the development of the work. The music board will assess the entire proposal, but in the end may only support specific stages of the project.

Costs

You may apply to the music board for professional fees, associated expenses such as on-costs and travel, and a reasonable level of administrative costs. This includes projects that are not fully professional. If you wish to claim administrative costs, you should provide a detailed breakdown of these costs in your project budget.

Composition rates

A guide to the music composition rates that will be considered by the music board can be found on this website. It is recognised that in many cases these rates will represent only a contribution to the composer’s fee. These rates are effective from 2008.