School Audition Grants

Break Barriers, Hit the Stage: Our School Audition Grants Program

Dreaming of a spotlight on the music theatre stage but daunted by the audition fees? We’re here to help lower those barriers. As found in a survey run by Be You Group, Educational barriers and financial constraints serve as major concerns for many performers, cited by 26% and 14% of respondents, respectively.

Auditioning for performing arts universities can be costly, with fees reaching up to $100 per school. For aspiring stars applying to multiple schools, these fees quickly add up, and they’re not covered by HECS- or FEE-HELP loans.

We understand that talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t. That’s why our School Audition Grants are designed to support young performers who face financial hardships that could hinder their dreams of studying at top performing arts schools.

Our grantees like Jacob Steen and Ellie Chan, who have graced stages in major productions like Groundhog Day and Miss Saigon, are proof that with a little help, big dreams can come true.

We believe these fees are a large barrier to entry for people who are disadvantaged, and we want to help.

Who Can Apply?

If you’re applying to a course with Commonwealth supported places and facing financial challenges and/or are traditionally underrepresented in musical theatre, this grant is for you.

How It Works:

• Pre-Approval Phase: Secure early assurance to apply for multiple schools without the stress of upfront costs.

• Reimbursement Round: For those who have managed the fees but need financial relief.

Simply fill out our short form to let us know more about you and why this grant could be a game-changer for you.

Need Assistance?

Don’t hesitate to ask for help right in the application form. We’re here to guide you through, ensuring you can present your best self to the panel.

How will we make the decision?

Our panel will assess your application based on your dedication to performing arts, the challenges you’ve faced, and the potential impact of the grant on your career.

Our decision making will be strictly in line with our Conflict of Interest policy in which, if a panel member has worked with an applicant in a meaningful way, or has a personal connection that makes the panel member biased, this panel member will declare their conflict and not be allowed to offer any advice on the selection of that applicant.

Join Us in Changing the Stage:

While we aim to support as many artists as possible, our ultimate goal is to encourage schools to eliminate these fees altogether. Until then, we’re committed to helping you launch your future in music theatre.

Apply Now and take your first step towards turning your stage dreams into reality.

Apply Now

Be You Group Incorporated's

School Audition Grant Conditions
First round Pre-approval Applications will be accepted until 15 July 2024

Grants provided by Be You Grants Fund Trust

Definitions:

Grantee: The person who will receive the grant
Application: Your audition application for a school, and the subsequent invoice for payment.
Completion Date: Your scheduled audition date.

Conditions:

The Grantee must use the whole of the grant exclusively for the application as described in the application for the grant and not for any other purpose.
Be You Group Incorporated will only issue the grant to the Grantee.
The grant will be provided up to the cost incurred as per the invoice.
If the Application is not completed and received by the end date specified on the application (“the Completion Date”) without an extension of the Completion Date approved in writing by Be You Group Incorporated, the Grant may be revoked.
No part of the Grant may be used after the Completion Date without approval in writing from Be You Group Incorporated.
The Grantee must promptly advise Be You Group Incorporated of any changes which may affect the Grantee’s ability to undertake or complete the Application within the specified period.
The Grantee will use the grant only within Australia and, where specified in the application, within that particular State or Territory.
The Grantee must provide Be You Group Incorporated with an official receipt from the school applied to within 10 business days from receiving the grant.
These Grant Conditions are subject to variations, deletions and additional conditions, deemed appropriate by Be You Productions Incorporated, before or at the time of payment. By accepting payment of the grant, the Grantee acknowledges that such variations, deletions and additional conditions may apply.

NOTE: Failure to meet the Grant Conditions will be taken into consideration if future applications are submitted to Be You Group Incorporated.