What is Limelight?
Limelight is a music support fund presented by RAC Arena and supported by WAM. The goal of the initiative is to put the spotlight on up and coming WA musicians, to help them become the next arena act.
We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to be able to host world class live entertainment for the people of WA, and welcome the opportunity to give back to the community in this small way.
Limelight Music Support Fund 2024
For the third consecutive year, RAC Arena is once again giving local musicians the chance to step into the spotlight with the return of Limelight, a hyper local music support fund presented by RAC Arena and supported by West Australian Music (WAM).
Continuing the venue’s commitment to nurturing homegrown talent, Limelight provides financial, performance and promotional opportunities to the winning Western Australian act over a 12-month period.
One lucky musician will be awarded the main package worth over $20,000, with two runner ups also receiving a financial and promotional support valued at $3,000 each.
Applications close at 9am AWST on November 25, 2024, and the winner of Limelight will be announced in early December 2024.
Limelight Music Support Fund 2023
Congrats to Angie Colman, our 2023 Limelight winner!
In the second year of RAC Arena’s initiative, emerging West Australian musician, Angie Colman, has been chosen by a judging panel of local and interstate industry professionals to be the recipient of the Limelight Music Support Fund package valued at over $15,000.
This year the venue provided even more opportunities to shine a light on local talent by creating two runner up packages valued at $3000 each. These have been awarded to indie musician, Riley Pearce, and rock duo, Those Who Dream.
Special thanks to our partners WAM, Nova 93.7, Mega Music and Yamaha.
Limelight Music Support Fund 2022
Congrats to Alter Boy, your 2022 Limelight winners!
In late 2022, RAC Arena was delighted to announce dark electronic pop group, Alter Boy, as the inaugural winner of their Limelight Music Support Fund.
The support package included $5,000 in financial assistance, $2,500 in music equipment thanks to Mega Music and Yamaha, as well as performance and promotional opportunities.
