The Program | Next On
Next On: Removing barriers for developing artists.
Taking the next step live can be difficult for developing artists, with rising venue, production and touring costs often creating significant barriers to growth.
Strong live ecosystems rely on developing artists having access to stages, audiences and sustainable opportunities to grow.
Next On was created to help reduce some of those barriers by providing access to iconic venues, production and marketing support without the usual upfront costs.
Designed to support artist growth in a sustainable way, artists retain 100% of ticket and merch revenue while building live experience, growing audiences and performing in premium live environments.
What Artist Receive
FREE VENUE HIRE
Standard event costs waived, including production and merch fees.100% OF TICKET & MERCH REVENUE
Artists retain 100% of ticket and merch revenue.MARKETING SUPPORT
Designed to help connect artists with new live audiences.PROFESSIONAL CONTENT
Professional photography and live content assets available for artist use.BUILD YOUR LIVE SHOW
Opportunities to build live experience and grow audiences in professional venue environments.ONE SHOW OR MULTIPLE VENUES
Artists can perform for a one-off date or at multiple venues across the program.
How Next On Works
APPLY → Artists submit an application.
SELECTION → Bookings teams from each venue review submissions. Only successful applicants are contacted.
PERFORM → Next On takes place monthly across participating AU and NZ venues, and artists can perform one date or across multiple venues.
Who is Next On For?
Local Australian or New Zealand artists (the show doesn't need to be in their home city)
Artists that have been performing live together for less than three years
Ready to perform to a crowd of 200–300 people
Discover Next On
FAQs
Next On is a new program giving emerging Australian and New Zealand artists the chance to step up, own the stage, and launch their careers.
Every month, one artist will get the keys to an iconic Live Nation venue - rent-free. All costs are covered, and every dollar from ticket and merch sales goes straight back to the artist.
Focused on acts who have been performing live for less than three years, Next On creates sustainable pathways for artists to connect with fans, industry leaders, and new audiences.
No hire fees. Just breakthrough moments and rent-free memories.
Next On events will run monthly across Live Nation’s most iconic venues in Australia and New Zealand.
Featured venues include:
MELBOURNE: Palais Theatre
BRISBANE: The Triffid, The Outpost
ADELAIDE: Hindley Street Music Hall – The Divide
THIRROUL: Anita’s Theatre
AUCKLAND: The Tuning Fork
Developing Australian or New Zealand artists (shows don’t need to be in your home city).
Able to perform a full set for an audience of 200–300 people.
Artists can apply directly here.
Each month, Live Nation’s venue and promoter team (the Next On bookers) will select artists from submissions.
Some events will feature a single headline artist.
Others will be curated lineups, with collaboration on support act selection.
If successful, our team will contact you 6–10 weeks before the show to confirm details, request assets, and begin the marketing campaign.
Due to the high number of submissions, only successful artists will be contacted, 6–10 weeks ahead of potential dates.
All costs covered – venue rental, production, marketing, and ticketing.
100% of the revenue – artists keep every dollar from ticket and merch sales.
Profile and promotion – amplified across Live Nation’s channels, partners, and industry networks.
Professional support – photography, marketing assets, and career development opportunities.
Tickets are available via the Live Nation website. Each show links through to the authorised ticketing partner.
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