First Nations Artist Residency Program 2026/27 Expression of Interest

First Nations Artist Residency Program 2026/27 Expression of Interest

Presented by Melbourne International Jazz Festival, the Australian Art Orchestra, and Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation
Please complete the application form below. As this form can not be saved for working on later, we recommend you draft your responses in a word document or similar, and copy and paste your answers into the relevant fields when you are ready to submit.

More information about the program and the Application Pack can be downloaded here.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by MIJF to arrange a short interview.

If you require any help completing this application form and would like to discuss alternative application methods, including video or phone applications, please get in touch with MIJF or AAO via the details below.

Merinda Dias-Jayasinha, Associate Producer & Programs Coordinator on merinda@melbournejazz.com or by calling (03) 9001 1388

Tom Browne, MIJF Executive Producer on tom@melbournejazz.com or by calling (03) 9001 1388

Aaron Choulai, AAO Artistic Director on aaron@aao.com.au or by calling 0498 692 264
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodeMobile or Phone Number
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Post Code
Provide a brief summary of your experience as a musician and/or composer.*
Max. 400 words
What is your proposal/concept for the new commissioned work for your MIJF performance?*
Max. 400 words
What is your proposal for investing $7,500 toward your professional and/or artistic development in 2026/27? *
Max. 400 words
Please provide up to three (3) representative audio/video samples of your performance work. (online links preferred - i.e. Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Dropbox, YouTube, Vimeo. Please ensure passwords are provided if links are private)
Link 1
Password (Link 1) if required
Link 2
Password (Link 2) if required
Link 3
Password (Link 3) if required
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