Event Sponsorship
Image: Junction Arts Festival, 2023, sponsored by the City of Launceston. Photo: Launceston Place Brand.
The purpose of the Event Sponsorship Program is to support events that deliver community, social, cultural, tourism and economic benefits to the Launceston community, building our profile and reputation as a great place to live, visit and invest.
The City of Launceston Event Sponsorship Overview(PDF, 1MB)
provides a snapshot to funding opportunities available. The Event Sponsorship Program aligns to the City of Launceston Events Strategy(PDF, 4MB) and provides the framework to guide the allocation of event funding support via the Event Sponsorship Program.
Small Event Sponsorship
Sponsorship Program
For small community held events in the City of Launceston municipality where the local community is the main audience.
Sponsorship Amount
Up to $5,000
Application Dates
Round 1
For events to be held between 1 August to 31 December.
- Open: 1 February
- Close: 15 March
- Council decision: May
Small Event Guidelines
Round 2
For events to be held between 1 January to 31 July.
- Open: 1 May
- Close: 15 June
- Council decision: TBA
Major Event Sponsorship
Sponsorship Program
Level 1: A major event held in the City of Launceston municipality attracting local and intrastate audiences.
Level 2: A major event held in the City of Launceston municipality attracting larger local intrastate, interstate and/or international audiences.
Sponsorship Amount
Level 1: up to $12,500
Level 2: up to $20,000
Application Dates
Round 1
For events to be held between 1 August to 31 December.
- Open:1 February
- Close:15 March
- Council decision: May
Major Event Guidelines
Round 2
For events to be held between 1 January to 31 July.
- Open: 1 May
- Close: 15 June
- Council decision: TBA
Special Event Sponsorship
Sponsorship Program
Defined as an irregular or one off event that has the ability to attract significant attendees from local, state and interstate areas.
Sponsorship Amount
Up to $30,000
Special Event Guidelines
Please contact our Grants and Sponsorship Officer for details or to apply.
Sponsored Events in 2023/24
Small Events
- Interweave Arts Association INC - Remade
- Rotary Club of Youngtown - Soggy Bottom Regatta
- Launceston City Mission - Launceston City Community Christmas
- Migrant Resource Centre Northern Tas Inc - Harmony Day
- Lilydale RSL Sub-Branch - Vietnam Veterans Day
- Cancer Council Tasmania - Women's 5km Walk/Run
- Launceston Festival of Dance Inc - Launceston Festival of Dance
- St. Giles Society - St. Giles Balfour Burn
- Tasmanian Storytelling Festival - Tasmanian Storytelling Festival
- Mudlark Theatre Inc. - One Day 2023
- St. Cecilia Productions (Tas) Inc. - St Cecilia Performance Challenge
- Tasmanian Poetry Festival Inc. - Tasmanian Poetry Festival
- Three River Theatre Inc. - Things I Know To Be True
- The Launceston Players Society Inc. - A Clockwork Orange
- The ReDress Hub - ReDressed: A Slow Fashion Parade
- Youth Spectacular Inc. - Youth Spectacular
- Tasmanian Fashion Festival Inc. - Tasmanian Fashion Festival
- Launceston Carols by Candlelight Inc. - Launceston Carols by Candlelight
- Tasmanian Rock Challenge - Riverbend Rock Challenge
- Cancer Council Tasmania - Relay For Life
- Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre Inc. - Northern Tasmanian Croquet Easter Tournament
- IO Performance - Launceston Summer Series
- Tasmanian Brick Enthusiasts Inc. - Brixhibition Launceston
- Tamar Bicycle User Group Inc. - Bike Week
- RSPCA Tasmania - RSPCA Tasmania Million Paws Walk
- Rowing TAS - The Launceston and Henley Regatta
- Community of St Patricks River District (Tas) Inc. - St Patrick River District Day
- Backyard Projections - Dinner and a Movie
Major Events
- DanceSport Australia Limited - Tasmanian Open DanceSport Championships
- Launceston Festivale Committee Inc. - Festivale
- Encore Theatre Company Inc. - The Boy from Oz
- Encore Theatre Company Inc. - Chess the Musical
- Australian Musical Theatre Festival Inc. - Australian Musical Theatre Festival
- Panama Productions - A Festival Called Panama
- Junction Arts Festival Inc. - Junction Arts Festival
- Epic Events and Marketing - McGrath Launceston Running Festival
- City of Launceston Lions Club - City of Launceston Lions Club, Skoda Buckby Christmas Parade
- Tasmanian Agrifood Network Ltd. - agriCULTURED
- Tamar Community Peace Trust - Tamar Valley Peace Festival
- Northern Tasmanian Natural Resource Management Association Inc. - Small Farm Living Field Day
- AusCycling - Tour of Tasmania
- Rotary Club of Central Launceston - Sally's Ride
- Thai Association of Tasmania Inc. - Thai Food and Cultural Festival
- Launceston City Cycling Club - Launceston City Cycling Club 2 Day Classic
- Tasmanian Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival (BOFA Ltd) - Tasmanian Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival
- Athletics Tasmania - Australian 10/11/12 years Track and Field Championships
- Launceston Competitions Association Inc. - Launceston Competitions
- Tasmanian Turf Club Inc. - Ladbrokes Launceston Cup & Carnival
- Golf Australia - 2024 Men's and Women's Tasmanian Open and 2024 Tasmanian Inclusive Championship
- Jacqueline Anifandis - Launceston Ukulele Jamboree
- Tasmanian Marching Association Inc. - 2024 Australian DrillDance Championships
- Smash Attack Studios Pty Ltd - Fighting Island State Tasmania
- Multicultural Council of Tasmania - Celebrating Harmony
- Motorsport Australia - Rally Launceston
Special Events
- Moorilla Estate Pty Ltd - Mona Foma
- Vandemonian Touring Pty Ltd - The Corrs Down Under
- Rooke productions Ltd- - DEKOOR
- Ten Days on The island - Ten Days on The Island