The Bloomfield Festival, held on the Shoalhaven River, will go ahead for the second year in a row, thanks to a $55,000 Revive Live grant.

As part of the Revive Live initiative, the Australian Government is providing grants totalling $7.7 million to 110 organisations, including 61 festival-based activities and 49 live music venues, all aimed at helping to resurrect live music across Australia.

Federal Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, was thrilled to announce that the Bloomfield Festival will return, following the success of the 2024 event.

“Held in spring, in bushland alongside the stunning Shoalhaven River, the 2025 Bloomfield Festival will be a feast for the senses, with bush camping, live music, interactive workshops and global cuisine,” Mrs Phillips said in a press release.

“I always love to support our local festivals and events, musicians and creatives who bring such joy to our community. This is a beautiful festival in a beautiful location and brings something a bit different to music lovers in our region. It’s fabulous for locals and visitors to the area.”

The funding also prioritises activities aimed at improving accessibility at venues or festivals, ensuring that more people with disabilities can participate, whether as performers, arts workers, or audience members.

The grants will support live music in regional, remote, and metropolitan areas across the country, benefiting a diverse range of genres, organisations, and audiences, including First Nations, LGBTQI+, and all-age events.

Minister for the Arts Tony Burke emphasised that the funding comes at a crucial time for the industry. “It’s no secret that the live music industry has been facing many challenges,” he said.

“Revive Live will alleviate some of the additional costs that festivals and venues are facing right now, ensuring artists are paid, venues stay open, and audiences can continue to enjoy live music into the future.”