Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport media releases
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Applications now open for arts and cultural projects
NSW’s talented artists, creatives and arts and cultural organisations are invited to bring their best creative ideas and apply for Create NSW’s Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) Projects Round two for 2024/25, open today.
Venues urged to prioritise student safety during O-Week 2025
As university students prepare for Orientation Week (O-Week), licensed venues are reminded of their obligation to uphold responsible service practices and ensure events comply with liquor laws.
Funding opens for regional arts tours, great and small
World-class arts and cultural productions and programs keen to hit the road across NSW are invited to apply for the second round of Create NSW’s 2024/25 Regional Arts Touring funding program.
State’s live music scene set to expand with new grant program
The state’s live music scene is set to receive a boost through a new funding initiative aimed at increasing the number of fit-for-purpose live music venues across the state and supporting them to be better equipped to enhance the audience experience.
Minors don’t stand a chance in NSW casinos this holiday season
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) has launched a compliance operation aimed at preventing under 18s from entering, gambling or consuming alcohol in NSW casinos during the holiday season.
World-class NSW art, performance and culture hits the road
Audiences of all ages in regional communities across the state will enjoy some of NSW’s best art, culture and entertaining performances with 17 outstanding productions and programs heading out on tour, supported by $1.2 million from Create NSW’s 2024/25 Regional Arts Touring fund.
Venues reminded to stick to the rules during the festive party season
With the festive season in full swing, Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) is reminding venues to follow the rules to ensure a smooth and successful summer.
Over $7 million investment supports diverse creative communities across NSW
Communities and audiences across the state will enjoy the exceptional calibre of homegrown creative talent with 51 NSW organisations funded to deliver diverse arts and cultural programming in the coming year.
Join the Sound NSW Advisory Board and help set the tone for the state’s music industry
Sound NSW is calling for applications from artists and music industry professionals passionate about the future of the state’s contemporary music to join the Advisory Board in 2025.
Next wave of funding to transform precincts across New South Wales
The Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, through the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport, has announced the third round of the Uptown Grant Program is now open for applications with $5.5 million available to enhance and energise nightlife and cultural districts throughout Greater Sydney and regional New South Wales.