RAC Arena’s Limelight supports West Australian musical talent
For the fourth consecutive year, RAC Arena is once again giving local musicians the chance to step into the spotlight with the return of Limelight, a hyper local music support fund presented by RAC Arena and supported by West Australian Music (WAM).
Continuing the venue’s commitment to nurturing homegrown talent, Limelight supports the winning Western Australian act with financial, performance and promotional opportunities.
First introduced in 2022 as part of the Arena’s 10th anniversary celebrations, WA rising stars Alter Boy, Angie Colman, Riley Pearce, Those Who Dream, Anna Schneider, GIA COMO and The Kickons have received support from the initiative.
One lucky musician will be awarded the main package worth over $25,000, with two runner ups receiving financial and promotional support valued at $3,000 each.
The main prize includes:
- $5,000 financial assistance thanks to RAC Arena
- Live performance at Telethon 2026
- Radio campaign thanks to Nova Entertainment
- Music equipment thanks to Mega Music and Yamaha
- Recording studio time and rehearsal space thanks to Vision Studios
- Inclusion in the 2026 WAM Showcase line-up and weekend pass to WAMCon 2026 thanks to West Australian Music
- Promotional support via RAC Arena’s marketing channels
Emerging WA musicians aged 18 and older are invited to apply from November 3-16, outlining their goals for 2026, and how the fund will assist them in achieving this outcome.
The 2025 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 and PLAY magazine editor Belle Taylor.
The recipient of last year’s main prize, emerging alt-rock band The Kickons, are grateful for the positive impact it’s already had on their career:
The Kickons band member, Tom Quick said, “Winning Limelight has been such an awesome opportunity. It’s a great initiative for local artists, and the team is super lovely. Limelight went beyond just winning an award. It opened doors and gave us experiences we’d never have had any other way at this early stage in our careers. The team at RAC Arena has been amazing, and we’ve learnt so much.”
WAM’s CEO, Owen Whittle says, “Local music can too often get drowned out by technology and algorithms, which is why Limelight seeks to elevate and promote the quality of local music, playing a vital role in highlighting the exceptional local artists to The West Australian public.”
RAC Arena general manager Michael Scott echoes this sentiment stating, “It’s been wonderful to witness this year’s winners make great strides towards building a successful career in music. We’re incredibly proud to be able to help support the talented local artists we have here in WA.”
Michael continues saying, “It’s a thrill to watch the music community thrive in our state. I’m thankful that we can once again invite applications for support in 2026 and encourage all aspiring local musicians to apply through our website.”
To enter the Limelight music support fund for 2026, head to RAC Arena’s website from Monday 3 November www.racarena.com.au.
Applications close at 8am AWST on November 16, 2025, and the winner of Limelight will be announced in early December 2025.
For further information, high-res images or to interview The Kickons or a RAC Arena representative please contact The Peach & Pineapple Co.
Caitlin Irving | 0412 270 124 | caitlin@peachandpineapple.com
Zara Bryson | 0418 677 702 | zara@peachandpineapple.com
About RAC Arena:
RAC Arena is proudly managed by ASM Global, on behalf of VenuesWest. RAC Arena is the home of live entertainment in Western Australia. Located in the heart of the Perth CBD, we play host to the world’s best live music, sport, family, and comedy.
Since opening our doors in 2012, the Arena has attracted the world’s greatest entertainers including The Rolling Stones, The Wiggles, Dua Lipa, and Kevin Hart. Home of the Perth Wildcats, West Coast Fever and Perth’s annual tennis tournament, United Cup, we’re never far from the on-court action.
About West Australian Music:
West Australian Music (WAM) is the peak body for contemporary music in Western Australia. Operating as an independent not-for-profit organisation since 1987, WAM exists to connect, empower, and amplify WA music by serving as a comprehensive representative, advocacy, and service delivery body for the diverse community of WA musicians. WAM works to be a strident advocate and a reliable support for WA music, connecting statewide and national networks and working to bring attention and appreciation for local music – every sound, every story, and every stage.
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About Legend Global (APAC and MENA):
From its APAC regional headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, Legends Global operates, manages and books a network of venues that includes:
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About VenuesWest:
VenuesWest owns and manages 14 sport and entertainment venues across the Perth metropolitan area on behalf of the State Government, including RAC Arena and Optus Stadium.
The organisation has a proud history of successfully delivering world class sport and entertainment experiences and hosting major events at their precincts and venues for Western Australians and visitors to Perth.
VenuesWest directly supports high performance sport by providing training and competition facilities, direct subsidies to sports on venue and event costs, and through the provision of accessible high-performance sport experiences for the community.
