Develop your musical.
Home Grown’s Grassroots Initiative offers six works a rehearsed reading of their first 30 minutes, followed by focused feedback.
Applications close 1 November 2026
Free to apply and participate.
Musical theatre by Australian writers
A place to experience the best and newest material written by the Australian industry's own music theatre writers.
Bring your songs, your skills or your time.
Help put Australian musicals on their feet.
Home Grown’s Grassroots Initiative offers six works a rehearsed reading of their first 30 minutes, followed by focused feedback.
Applications close 1 November 2026
Free to apply and participate.
For songwriters
We welcome songs from emerging and established Australian writers for consideration in future Home Grown concerts.
Send 3–5 song demos and lyric sheets. Unfinished musicals, returning applicants and previously showcased writers are welcome.
Submissions welcome year-round
People, skills & ideas
We’d love to hear from performers, musicians, writers, creatives, producers, crew and people with skills beyond the stage.
Tell us what you bring, what you’d like to do and when you’re available. You can express interest across any area of our work.
Work & volunteering
Share your skills, experience and availability, and let us know how you’d like to contribute. You can include a CV, portfolio or website link.
This form records interest in future opportunities. Any specific roles will have their own requirements and arrangements.
Submitting songs or applying for development? Use the dedicated forms above so your work reaches the right place.
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