189Federal
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Musician (Instrumental)
As at September 2026, Musician (Instrumental) (ANZSCO 211213) has 16 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (2 at 85+ points), 10 in 190 and 9 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 80 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 65 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Musician (Instrumental) invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising80pts
4 June 2026 · ~5 invited
Down from 90 · 3 rounds so far this FY
65–90 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
65pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 2 occupations in Music Professionals, not just Musician (Instrumental)
500est. ceiling495est. 189 places480–485est. left after 15 Oct
2–3%
5 to 186 / 190 / 491~10–15 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 65 pts
Who shares these places · 2 occupationsMusician (Instrumental) used ~8–13
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 65 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musician (Instrumental)211213THIS | 8–13 | 13 | 16 |
| Music Director211212 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 2112 total | 10–15 | 15 | 19 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 500 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
Musician (Instrumental) shares unit group 2112's 189 places with 1 other occupation — these waits count Musician (Instrumental) invitations only. Check your score for the group view.
80
Points
3
Ahead
about 3 months
2/5
Met the cut-off
85
Points
2
Ahead
about 2 months
2/5
Met the cut-off
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 5 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.
Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.
189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
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How this occupation ranks
189
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Rising
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
11 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 4 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
2last FY
9this FY
▲ +350%Round to round · last 2 FY
2
1
1
7
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Is 65–90 points enough for Musician (Instrumental)?
Can I get invited for Musician (Instrumental) with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Musician (Instrumental) in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 1–2 invitationsGet your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Musician (Instrumental) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
65DOE ≤ June 26
If 20 invited
All invited (16)
If 50 invited
All invited (16)
If 100 invited
All invited (16)
If 200 invited
All invited (16)
If 500 invited
All invited (16)
If 1000 invited
All invited (16)
Or calculate a custom number
189 prediction — full row
This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.
| Last round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | June 26 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
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| June 26 | 80 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 6–7 | 490–491 | 70DOE ≤ July 25 | 70DOE ≤ Dec 25 | 16 | 3 | 500 | 65DOE ≤ June 26 | All invited (16) | All invited (16) | All invited (16) | All invited (16) | All invited (16) | All invited (16) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Music Professionals (2112xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
5
Remaining for 189
500
Spots left (FY)
490 – 491
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 6 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 6 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (80)
Key Insights for Musician (Instrumental)
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Musician (Instrumental) are rising, which suggests competition may be increasing. Higher points generally improve 189 ranking; 190/491 outcomes still depend on each state and territory's policy and priorities.
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Still 15 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Musician (Instrumental) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Musician (Instrumental) has been invited in 3 invitation rounds this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
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A profile of the invited
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Musician (Instrumental) EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Musician (Instrumental)?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 35 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 80+ pts
7
Below Cutoff
28
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
35
MoM Change
+4 (12.9%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (62)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
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In Queue
35
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
23
Likelyⓘ
~8 mo ~ ~9 mo
Jun 2027~8 mo
Jul 2027Likely
Jul 2027~9 mo
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.
Invitation Trends
Nov 24 – Sep 26
Latest
16
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (19)
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Musician (Instrumental) round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 6–7 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 1–2 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~19Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — |
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Musician (Instrumental) 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Musician (Instrumental) for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
31M Trend
↑ 300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
13EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(8%)
31M Trend
↑ 800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
31M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
7EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
2(29%)
31M Trend
↑ 600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
31M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Musician (Instrumental) visa grants
How many Musician (Instrumental) visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 2 skilled visas went to Musician (Instrumental) main applicants, the 501st most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 2).
25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | ||
100% | 2 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 189 | 494 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Musician (Instrumental) 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1VICToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 2QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 3NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 4SAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5WAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8NTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- More than usual (1.3× or more)
- About usual
- Less than usual (under 0.75×)
- Too few to say (under 10)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1United Kingdom21.4%
- 2India14.3%
- 3Vietnam14.3%
- 4Nepal7.1%
- 5China7.1%
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
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Common questions about Musician (Instrumental)
What points do you need for Musician (Instrumental) subclass 189?
Musician (Instrumental) was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 80 points. In the last 5 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–90 points.
Is the Musician (Instrumental) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Musician (Instrumental) has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Musician (Instrumental) (subclass 189)?
In the last 5 subclass 189 rounds in which Musician (Instrumental) was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 65–90 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 5 of 5, 90 points in 5 of 5, 85 points in 2 of 5, 80 points in 2 of 5, 75 points in 1 of 5, 70 points in 1 of 5. Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.
Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Musician (Instrumental)?
For Musician (Instrumental): subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Musician (Instrumental)?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Musician (Instrumental). Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Musician (Instrumental) for 190/491?
Musician (Instrumental) has state-nomination activity in: VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for Musician (Instrumental)?
Around 495 subclass 189 places are projected for Musician (Instrumental) in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.
How long is the wait for Musician (Instrumental) at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Musician (Instrumental) is about 3 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Musician (Instrumental) at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Musician (Instrumental) is about 2 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Musician (Instrumental) invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Musician (Instrumental) invited in 3 of them.
How many Musician (Instrumental) visas were granted in 2024-25?
2 main applicants: 2 through 186.
Related occupations
Music Professionals 2112
- 211212Music DirectorCompare
- 211213Musician (Instrumental)You are here
- 211299Music Professionals necCompare
Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, October update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 30 September 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated
Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.
General information only — not migration advice.
Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.