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Live At The Twyford 2025

Photo of the inside of the Theatre at The Twyford with the text LIVE AT THE TWYFORD: YOUR NAME HERE. A QRCode to Find out more and the website thetwyford.com.au with the Twyford logo and an Australian government logo with the words "supported by Live Music Australia - an Australian Government initiative."

Register by 25 April 2025

for our Live At The Twyford Program by completing the form below, providing as much detail as possible. If you have any questions please contact us.

How It Works

Selected acts will be paid a performance fee. You need to ensure that your performance fee proposal includes:

  • Wages and allowances for musicians in line with the Live Performance Award (Musicians) from bump in to bump out (minimum 3 hour call) – this generally works out at more than the $250 Musicians Union minimum, depending on the composition of your act
  • A performer premium
  • Fees to cover producer/agent, if they are applying on the musicians’ behalf
  • Superannuation if applicable (not applicable to company/trusts/partnerships)
  • Meal costs and local travel, if applicable

Your performance fee is guaranteed regardless of how many tickets are sold.

The Twyford retains all ticket sales to cover costs and to sustain future Live At The Twyford programs.

Preference will be given to artists who have not yet been supported under the Live At The Twyford program, but previous artists are welcome to apply. Tell us about your act!

Please note: Not all applicants may be selected. If you are unsuccessful for this round, you can still contact us about a venue hire for a gig, or apply in a future round.

The Live At The Twyford program provides you with:

  • photos of your performance to use in your press kit
  • free marketing on our website, social media, media release to local radio & newspapers, tourism sites, posters
  • ticketing service through our online, phone and walk-in box office
  • up to 8 complimentary tickets
  • use of our state-of-the-art airconditioned/heated Theatre venue seating up to 199 in tiered seating
  • sound, lighting and AV systems and professional technicians for your performance
  • two dressing rooms with attached bathrooms (see our accessibility features here)
  • free filtered water, soft drinks, tea, coffee and snacks backstage
  • post-show Meet & Greet with fans in our Foyer Bar on request
  • merchandise table in our Foyer on request (staffing can be arranged)

The Twyford retains ticket sales to cover its costs and to sustain future Live At The Twyford programs.

Please note:

  • The Twyford is now a licensed venue. No BYO or takeaway alcohol is permitted anywhere in the venue.
  • NSW Work Health & Safety law prohibits staff, contractors, volunteers and artists working on an event from being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs while on duty. All persons working on an event have a duty to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Any person found breaching this clause will be asked to leave.
  • Alcohol may be consumed in the Foyer Bar after the show for artists and crew. 18+
  • No smoking or vaping is permitted inside the building or outside within 10m of any entrance. Active smoke detection, fire alarms and CCTV system are in place.

OneDay-OneTrack Opportunity

The Twyford will select one act for a paid opportunity to work with local technicians and professional film crew in a one-day live recording project, to produce a professional video recording of one original track, and to test the streaming technology of the new Theatre venue.

This program is supported by Live Music Australia – an Australian Government initiative

Australian Government logo

    IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: After you complete the form and click the SUBMIT button at the bottom, please do not close or navigate away from this page - WAIT until you see the green box appear with the message "Thank you for your message. It has been sent.". If you see a red or orange box with an error message instead, you will need to find and fix the field with the error before pressing SUBMIT again. Once successfully submitted, you will receive a copy of your application via the email address you entered for your records.

    * = required field

    I am the *

    Registered for GST? *

    Which venue do you want to perform in? * (select all that may apply)
    Details of our venue spaces can be found here: Twyford Venues

    PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

    SCHEDULE

    Want to be a Support Act?
    If you don't have enough original material for a full show, please indicate if you would be happy to be the support act for another artist.

    Want a Support Act for your show?
    If you want to headline a show but are happy to have a support act, please indicate below.

    ARTISTS

    STATISTICS

    Live Music Australia - as the funders of this program - seeks statistical information on participants. The Twyford aims to have 50% female identifying participation and to encourage and support First Nations, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse, LGBTQIA+ and people with a Disability to participate in this program. In addition to providing the details below, please contact our Venue Manager on 0438 957160 if you have any specific support needs for your artists that you would like to discuss in confidence.

    Number of female identifying personnel:
    Number of male identifying personnel:
    Number of non-specific gender personnel:

    Number of personnel that identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander:
    Number of personnel that identify as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse:
    Number of personnel that identify as persons with Disability:

    OTHER INFORMATION



    Does the act own copyright in all its original music, and does it have permission to perform any non-original music in the set? *
    To be eligible for this program, your set must contain at least 75% of originals (written by you OR written exclusively for you). Any covers must be covered by a One Music Australia licence.

    Do you have $20 million public liability insurance to cover this event? *

    A copy of your Certificate of Currency must cover the dates (including setup/packup), location (Merimbula) and activities relevant to your event. Several organisations provide cost-effective insurance for musicians. Contact MEAA or Musicians Australia for advice.

    Rider *
    Do you require a backstage rider/catering?
    Tea/coffee making, soft drinks, filtered water and small snacks are available in your dressing room. No alcohol permitted backstage. Drinks available post show on request in our bar.

    Please specify any additional requirements below:

    Staffing Required * (select ALL that apply)
    We will contact you to discuss before confirming your booking. Note that minimum staffing levels apply for events at The Twyford. We supply Lighting/Audio/AV technicians and front of house staff who are trained in our ticketing, equipment and emergency procedures. If you require additional crew, please indicate below.

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