Australian music company UNIFIED have announced a groundbreaking new grant initiative with a view to helping those working behind the scenes of the music industry achieve their creative dreams.

UNIFIED founder and CEO Jaddan Comerford, who recently spoke with Tone Deaf, announced the grant during his keynote address at the BIGSOUND music industry conference in Brisbane yesterday.

“The Unified Grant comprises of five x $5000 grants, available to passionate people to help them realise their dreams,” a statement reads.

The grant is specifically for music industry upstarts who are not musicians, this includes everything from photographers and journalists, to developers and graphic designers.

“Today I’m honoured to announce The Unified Grant,” said Comerford. “As someone who started a business with nothing, at a young age and on my own, I want to encourage more people to follow their dreams.”

“For me early on this grant would have helped me do CD pressings, or fly to SXSW.” You can head to the Unified Grant website now for more details or to apply. Applications close 31st October.

Those looking to apply for a grant will need to fill out a questionnaire and compose a 500-word statement explaining why they deserve the grant and what they will spend the money on.

For example, if you’re working on creating a studio, you may need to buy a mixing desk, or if you’re a videographer, you may want to invest in new equipment.

Application are now open and the final announcement will be made on Monday, 21st November after the dedicated panel makes its decision on the five winners.

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