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The NSW Government\u2019s contemporary music grants, administered by Sound NSW, fund local music events and festivals that build new audiences, support NSW artists, and increase community participation\u2014especially in Western Sydney and regional NSW. Grants of up to $100,000 support new programming, artist fees, marketing, travel, and other delivery costs. Eligible events must take place in NSW, prioritise local artists, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive contemporary music sector.<\/p>\n
The NSW Government, through Sound NSW<\/strong> under the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, offers funding to strengthen the state\u2019s contemporary music ecosystem. The funding supports events and festivals that engage local audiences, promote NSW music, and create opportunities for musicians, communities, and young<\/a> people.<\/p>\n The program directly contributes to a sustainable<\/a>, diverse, and community-connected contemporary music sector.<\/p>\n This grant aims to strengthen NSW\u2019s contemporary music culture<\/a> by supporting activities that:<\/p>\n Build new and diverse audiences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Promote NSW artists and contemporary music content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Increase local artist participation<\/a> in their communities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Enhance all-ages music programming<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Strengthen community<\/a> engagement in Western Sydney and regional NSW<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Amplify the work of priority communities, including First Nations talent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Maximum funding:<\/strong> Up to $100,000 per project<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use of funds:<\/strong><\/p>\n Artist fees and performance costs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Marketing<\/a> and promotional activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Travel and accommodation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Administrative and operational expenses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Eligible recipients:<\/strong> Music businesses<\/a> and industry professionals delivering contemporary music events or festivals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Funding is designed to support<\/a> new or additional programming<\/strong>, not standard business operations.<\/p>\n The grant backs contemporary music events and festivals that introduce new programming, strengthen local music networks, and provide meaningful community connection opportunities. New artist showcases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Collaborative music programming with local venues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Community-focused music events<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Events featuring local and NSW Government priority groups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n All-ages programming and youth-focused initiatives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Applicants and events must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n Events or festivals must:<\/p>\n Be presented within NSW<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Be majority Australian-owned<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Program new and original contemporary music<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Have capacity<\/a> up to 15,000<\/strong>, or<\/em> be:<\/p>\n Focused on First Nations cultural<\/a> priorities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Located in regional NSW<\/strong> or Western Sydney<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Collaborate with local venues<\/strong> or community organisations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Support audience growth<\/a> and increased community connection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Primarily feature local NSW-based artists and acts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Include artists from NSW Government priority groups<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Take place in indoor venues or outdoor spaces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Be either ticketed or free to the public<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Be a new or existing<\/strong> event or festival<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Applicants must demonstrate capacity to deliver high-quality programming that supports NSW music sector development<\/a>.<\/p>\n This grant program:<\/p>\n Strengthens the contemporary music pipeline in NSW<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Expands access to live music for young people and regional communities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n
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