Resources for Festivals
We have compiled some useful information for festival organisers and suppliers below. Members may find additional resources in the members area.
COVID 19
Stimulus & relief packages and resources
National
Border
- From 21 February 2022, all visa holders who are fully vaccinated for international travel purposes can travel to Australia without a travel exemption. Unvaccinated visa holders will still need to be in an exempt category or hold an individual travel exemption to enter Australia. DETAILS HERE
National Grants & Funds
- Festivals Australia Grant now available, for regional projects commencing 1 July 2022. APPLY HERE
- Australia Council Funding Opportunity Update – APPLY HERE
- Support Act offer crisis relief grants for the music industry – DETAILS HERE
Workplace Health & Safety
- Safe Work Australia has guides and information on how to keep your staff safe. DETAILS HERE
TEMPLATE LETTER TO YOUR MP
If the above government relief packages are not going to help you during this time, do something about it. Write to your MP.
Template letter: CUSTOMISABLE or READY TO SEND
Either customise your letter to add your name and story or use our ready to send letter. We recommend you send a letter to the Prime Minister, Treasurer and Finance Ministers (details below) as well as your Federal and State/Territory member.
Who’s my MP? Federal | ACT | QLD | NSW | NT | SA | TAS | WA | VIC
Contact PM Scott Morrison: CLICK HERE
Contact Treasurer Josh Frydenberg: CLICK HERE
Contact Finance Minister Mathias Cormann: CLICK HERE
Queensland
Operating Status
- All patrons/staff must be fully vaccinated
- No other restrictions in place
Travel Restrictions
- None
Useful Links
New South Wales & ACT
New South Wales
Operating Status
- Capacity limit 20,000
- Singing & Dancing not currently allowed
From 25th February
- No capacity restriction
- No restriction on activity
- Indoor festivals over 1,000 – all onsite must be fully vaccinated
Travel Restrictions
- None
Funds
- Event Saver Fund – CLICK HERE
Useful Links
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Operating Status
- No capacity restriction
- No restriction on activity
Travel Restrictions
- None
Useful Links
Northern Territory
South Australia
Operating Status
- Density and activity restrictions in place – CLICK HERE
Travel Restrictions
- None
Useful Links
Tasmania
Operating Status
- Restrictions in place on density and activities – CLICK HERE
Travel Restrictions
- None
Useful Links
Victoria
Operating Status
- All patrons must be fully vaccinated or have an exemption
- There are currently no other restrictions on operations
Travel Restrictions
- None
State Government Relief/Stimulus
- Recent (21/2/22) announcement on business support – HERE
Useful Links
Western Australia
Operating Status
- 75% operating capacity
Travel Restrictions
- Border reopening from 3rd March – DETAILS HERE
Useful Links
Victorian Festival Directory
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Education
AFA Festival Harm Reduction Quiz
The AFA, in conjunction with our members, Dancewize, Red Cross save-a-mate and the ADF have developed Harm Reduction content and quiz. We are on a mission to ensure as many people at festivals understand some basic Harm Min concepts to ensure everyone remains safe.
AFA members are training staff, suppliers and security on their festival sites with this resource, as well as patrons in exchange for upgrades, discounts and presale access. Over 20,000 people have completed the quiz (as at 24/01/22).
Anyone can try the quiz by clicking one of the two buttons below.
Published Research
A selection of available relevant festival research.
Click to download.
National Research
Results of the National Arts Participation Survey (2020)
Phase 3 – COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor – Australian Snapshot Report: September 2020
What is Harm Reduction and Why is it Important at Music Venues and Events (2019)
Thesis: Understanding the Social Impacts of Festivals on Communities (2007)
Safety, Sexual Harassment and Assault at Australian Music Festivals Report (2018)
Live Performance Australia – Ticketing Report (2018)
Drug Free Australia – MDMA: Eight Central Issues for the Australian Greens (2019)
Australian Capital Territory
Australian National University – ACT Pill Testing Trial: Program Evaluation (2019)
Pill Testing Australia – Report on the Second ACT GTM Pill Testing Pilot: A Harm Reduction Service (2019)
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