Sound NSW

Sound NSW is a dedicated office within the NSW Government committed to the growth, development and promotion of contemporary music in NSW.

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NSW Contemporary Music Strategy

Understand the NSW Government’s commitment to strengthening the NSW music industry and highlighting the economic and cultural importance of this thriving landscape.

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Contemporary Music Development Grants

Applications open 3 February, 2025

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Venue Upgrade Grants

Applications are now open for Sound NSW's Venue Upgrade Grants. 

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Touring and Travel Fund

Applications are now open for Sound NSW's Touring and Travel Fund. 

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Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund
Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund

Applications open 18 September

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NSW Government offices supporting the creative economy

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Create NSW

Latest Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport updates

Ministerial media release
30 January 2025

Sydney to host Rugby World Cup final and semi-finals

NSW is the big winner from the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 host city announcement, with our state set to host more games than any other, including both semi-finals and the final.
Media release
28 January 2025

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. 
Ministerial media release
28 January 2025

New life-saving defibrillators awarded for NSW sports facilities

The Minns Labor Government is today announcing the delivery of almost 200 life-saving defibrillators to sporting and recreation organisations across the state.
Ministerial media release
26 January 2025

Deadline for pubs and clubs to comply with new ATM laws fast approaching

New laws regarding ATMs and EFTPOS machines near gaming machines will be enforced from next month, as part of the Minns Labor Government’s gambling harm minimisation reforms.
Ministerial media release
19 January 2025

Sydney Marathon ballot overrun with international entries

The Sydney Marathon’s elevation to World Marathon Major status has led to a surge in demand from international runners, with its first ever ballot attracting more than 79,000 applications for a coveted 35,000 positions on the starting line on August 31.

State of the Scene 2024

Sound NSW has released a report showing for the first time the full landscape of the live music ecosystem across the state.

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