Only organisations are eligible to apply. Where there are projects identified involving collaborations with other key artists it is important to provide confirmation from those artists that they are willing to be involved. Yes, but it is different to the program of activities required under Fellowships. The award is primarily to recognise the achievements and long term contribution of an Australian artist. However, the Board does take into account what activity the artist will undertake during the period of the award, and asks for a brief proposal for the use of the award.
Guidelines are available from music staff to assist the nomination process.
The Music Board supports a number of organisations and individuals that work with young people or whose work is directed to young people. The Music Board has a dedicated Youth Music Officer who looks after music applications involving work produced for and by young people and who can give you further advice. In all projects the Music Board supports assistance to the professional artists involved. Through the Youth and the Arts Framework, the Australia Council's Youth Panel seeks to assist Council in advocating and raising awareness of issues relating to young people and the arts. Applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency status.