For the fourth 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 supports the winning Western Australian act with financial, performance and promotional opportunities.
First introduced in 2022 as part of the Arena’s 10th anniversary celebrations, WA rising stars Alter Boy, Angie Colman, Riley Pearce, Those Who Dream, Anna Schneider, GIA COMO and The Kickons have received support from the initiative.
One lucky musician will be awarded the main package worth over $25,000, with two runner ups receiving financial and promotional support valued at $3,000 each.
The main prize includes:
● $5,000 financial assistance thanks to RAC Arena
● Live performance at Telethon 2026
● Radio campaign thanks to Nova Entertainment
● Music equipment thanks to Mega Music and Yamaha
● Recording studio time and rehearsal space thanks to Vision Studios
● Inclusion in the 2026 WAM Showcase line-up and weekend pass to WAMCon 2026 thanks to West Australian Music
● Promotional support via RAC Arena’s marketing channels
Emerging WA musicians aged 18 and older are invited to apply from November 3-16, outlining their goals for 2026, and how the fund will assist them in achieving this outcome.
The 2025 winners will be selected by a panel of industry professionals, including RAC Arena’s general manager Michael Scott, WAM’s CEO Owen Whittle, RTRFM producer and presenter Pamela Boland and PLAY magazine editor Belle Taylor.
To enter the Limelight music support fund for 2026, head to RAC Arena’s website from Monday 3 November.
Applications close at 8am AWST on November 16, 2025, and the winner of Limelight will be announced in early December 2025
