Application for Limelight Music Support Fund 2026

For the fifth consecutive year, RAC Arena is giving local musicians the chance to step into the spotlight with the return of the Limelight Music Support Fund. The initiative offers a support package for an up-and-coming Western Australian musician or band. The major support package, valued at over $30,500, will be a combination of financial, performance and promotional opportunities for the chosen WA musician in 2027. Additionally, a minor package valued at $3,000 will be awarded to two well deserving runner up applicants.

Major Support Fund package includes:

  • $5,000 financial assistance thanks to RAC Arena
  • Live performance at Telethon 2027
  • PR and music distribution package thanks to G.Y.R.O.
  • Social media content production package thanks to Birdhouse Media
  • Radio campaign thanks to Nova Entertainment
  • Recording studio time and rehearsal space thanks to Vision Studios
  • Performance opportunity in the 2027 WAM Showcase line-up and weekend pass to WAMCon 2027 thanks to West Australian Music
  • Promotional support via RAC Arena’s marketing channels

Minor Support Fund package includes:

  • $1,500 financial assistance
  • Promotional support via RAC Arena’s marketing channels

Are you the next big arena act? Applications are invited from emerging musicians of any genre who reside in Western Australia. Your application should include an outline of an activity you would like to undertake throughout 2027, demonstrate how you plan to use the support fund, and the outcomes to your career that you expect as a result.

The 2026 winners will be selected by a panel of industry professionals, including RAC Arena’s general manager Michael Scott, WAM’s CEO Owen Whittle, RTRFM producer and presenter Pamela Boland, TEG Touring promoter Steph Wong, alongside award-winning journalist and editor of The Sunday Times Magazine, STM, Nathanael Cooper.

WA rising stars Boox Kid, Elianie, Ghost Care, The Kickons, Anna Schneider, GIA COMO, Alter Boy, Angie Colman, Riley Pearce and Those Who Dream have received support from the initiative, and you could be next!

Applications are now open and close at 8am AWST on Monday 16th November 2026. 

Eligibility Criteria