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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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.

Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund

Applications open 18 September

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Create NSW

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

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14 October 2024

Celebrating LGBTIQ+ heritage: Sydney landmarks honour equality and pride

Sydney's rich LGBTIQ+ history is being recognised in its place names.

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9 October 2024

Traditional Wiradjuri name Wambuul officially recognised as a dual name for the Macquarie River

Re-establishing the traditional name for the Macquarie River is a way of acknowledging the local Aboriginal peoples' connection to Country.

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1 October 2024

How Little Italy got its name

The GNB endorsed the place name Little Italy in Leichhardt as a way to honour the many Italian-Australians who've made it their home since the mid-1800s.

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1 October 2024

Honouring a respected Aboriginal elder at Biddy Giles Park

A proud Dharawal family see their ancestor honoured in southern Sydney.

Media release

9 August 2024

Have your say on naming a channel of the Hunter River - Steelworks Channel

The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal to formalise the name Steelworks Channel, for a segment of the Hunter River.