Music Tuition Grants
Applications will open again later in 2026
When we started out one of our dreams was to use the proceeds to support and promote local music-making.
These grants are specifically to support individual or group music tuition.
For example we help with tuition fees or the purchase of instruments or equipment.
What our Grant Recipients Say
"The support of the Rockhampton Festival has helped us to support students in need of financial assistance so that money isn't a barrier to learning music. We're incredibly grateful."
Thornbury Area Youth Music
"The funding has taken a massive pressure off. The children have been putting extra effort into their practice and are achieving the praise of their teachers. Music is an amazing outlet for creativity, emotion, communication and joy and it’s so wonderful to hear a child’s skills developing"
Philippa, grant recipient
"I’m incredibly grateful to Rockhampton Festival for supporting my work. I deliver inclusive music sessions across SEND schools, youth provision and early years groups. This has already had a very powerful impact. Previously disengaged young people have found a joyful way in to music, building confidence and curiosity.
Kitty, Grant Recipient
We keep it simple to apply
​We know how much hassle it is to apply for funding with complicated application forms that take hours to complete. So we keep things very simple, with a short and easy online application.
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When you've finished the form you'll get an email confirmation straight away.
We will respond to every application with a decision soon after the closing date.
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Hopefully your application will be successful but If not we'll give you clear, honest feedback.
We assess applications
based on four criteria
​The difference a grant would make to you
We want to understand the impact a grant would have. Is cost a barrier to music tuition for you?
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Your Commitment to Music
Tell us why you are committed to learning music and what you have done so far.
Where You Live
We will prioritise applications from our local area i.e. Thornbury plus surrounding towns and villages
How you could help the festival
What could you do to promote the festival and acknowledge our support?