Nomination Eligibility - Performer Not in Film or Television

The sponsor must lodge a nomination.

Nomination requirements

To nominate a position the sponsor should:

• have been approved as an entertainment sponsor
  or
• have already lodged an application to become an approved entertainment sponsor.

For a nomination to be approved:

• the nominated position must be for an entertainer to perform in a production not related to film or television
• the nominated person is required to have a performing contract
• the activity will bring a net employment benefit to the Australian entertainment industry
• the sponsor holds any necessary licences in respect of the work to which the nomination relates
• the sponsor has consulted with relevant Australian unions in relation to the employment or engagement of the nominated person in Australia
• itinerary specifying the dates and venues for all performances is provided.

The salary or wages payable to you must be in accordance with Australian labour laws and practices.

If there is no award, and it is not a volunteer position, you must receive at least the minimum federal award rate.

Net employment benefit

The activity in Australia must bring a net employment benefit to the Australian entertainment industry.

This means there would be a net employment benefit if the undertaking of the activity would lead to greater employment of Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents (or both) than if a person normally resident in Australia undertook the activity.

Union consultation

You are required to consult with the relevant union in relation to the nominated person's employment or engagement in Australia, unless the engagement is for non-profit purposes. This consultation should be undertaken before you lodge the nomination.

Musicians and conductors

The Musicians Union of Australia (MUA) should be consulted in connection with applications for performing musicians and conductors. The MUA also covers nominations where the application involves vocalists who are part of a band or other musical group and vocalists who are also instrumentalists of any kind.
Email: muaimports@gmail.com
Telephone: 03 9355 7620

All other applications

The Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance should be consulted in connection with all other applications.
Email: imports@alliance.org.au
Telephone: 1300 656 513

Supporting documentation

The sponsor must provide the following documentation with their nomination:

• a performing contract pertaining to the nominated person’s performances in Australia
• an itinerary of the engagements specifying dates and venues of performances
• any licences required in respect of the work to which the nomination relates
• evidence that the relevant union has been consulted.

Before lodging an application, please read all related requirements.
See: Eligibility