MAIN STAGE GRANT - TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern the Main Stage Grant (“Grant”) administered by Yamaha Music Australia Pty Ltd (“YMA”).

By applying for the Grant, the applicant (“Applicant”) and successful applicant (“Recipient”) (as the case may be) agrees to comply with these Terms.

1. Grant Components
   1. AUD $5,000 cash (“Cash Component”); and
   2. AUD $5,000 (inclusive of GST) RRP worth of Yamaha instruments and equipment (“In-Kind Component”), selected by the Recipient, subject to availability and approval by YMA.
2. Purpose
   The Grant is intended to support the Recipient’s musical development and related activities as outlined in their application.
3. Time for Submission and Interview
   1. Applications must be received by YMA between (1/10/2025), and (15/11/2025) (via au.yamaha.com).
   2. Applicants must be available for an interview with YMA and/or the Selection Panel between (12/12/2025), and (1/4/2026). If the Applicant is not available for interview as requested, they will no longer be eligible to receive the Grant.
   3. Recipients will be notified by (12/12/2025).

1. Eligibility
   1. To be eligible for the Grant, Applicants and Recipients must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and currently residing in Australia.
   2. Additional eligibility criteria may be set out in the Main Stage Grant application materials. YMA reserves the right to verify eligibility at any stage.
   3. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 35 at the time of application.
2. Selection
   1. Recipients are selected at the sole discretion of the Selection Panel, based on the criteria published in the application materials.
   2. The selection process adopted by and the decisions of the Selection Panel in choosing the Recipient will be final and confidential. No correspondence will be entered into about the process or decisions of the Selection Panel.

1. Cash Component
   The Cash Component will be paid by electronic funds transfer to the Recipient’s nominated Australian bank account within 30 days of notification of the award, subject to the Recipient’s compliance with these Terms
2. In-Kind Component
   1. The Recipient must submit a list of desired instruments and equipment for approval by YMA within 60 days of notification.
   2. YMA may approve, amend, or reject items at its absolute discretion.
   3. Upon approval, YMA will arrange for delivery of the approved items to the Recipient.
   4. The total value of the In-Kind Component must not exceed AUD $5,000 (inclusive of GST).

1. Permitted Use
   The Grant must be used solely for the purposes outlined in the Recipient’s application and in accordance with these Terms.
2. Prohibited Use
   The Grant may not be used for:
   1. Illegal activities;
   2. Personal expenses unrelated to the Recipient’s musical activities; or
   3. Any purpose inconsistent with the objectives or purpose of the Grant.

1. Obligations of Recipients
   1. Recipients must participate in interviews at the reasonable request of YMA, which may be filmed or recorded and used in promotional material including but not limited to print, digital, and video marketing.
   2. Recipients will allow YMA to use their name and image as the Recipient of the Grant in promotional material including but not limited to print, digital, and video marketing.
   3. Recipients will provide YMA with five (5) pieces of content approved by YMA (photo or video) promoting their instruments during the 12 months following their receipt of the Grant, and will share the posts to Instagram (or other social media at YMA’s election) in collaboration with YMA.
2. Acknowledgement
   The Recipient agrees to acknowledge the support of YMA in any public communications relating to the Grant.

1. Repayment
   YMA may require repayment of all or part of the Grant (including the cost of the In-Kind Component) if:
   1. The Recipient breaches these Terms;
   2. The Grant is not used for the permitted purposes;
   3. False or misleading information was provided in the application; or
   4. The In-Kind Component is sold or transferred within five (5) years of the Recipient receiving the Grant.
2. Termination
   YMA may terminate the Grant at any time if the Recipient breaches these Terms.