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. 

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

Ministerial media release
30 April 2025

Construction begins on state's largest mental health complex

Construction of the state's largest mental health facility has commenced today in Western Sydney as the Minns Labor Government continues work to build a better New South Wales by investing in the essential services people rely on.
Ministerial media release
30 April 2025

NSW Government celebrates support of innovative small business

Following the release of the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035 , innovations that transform industries and tackle some of the state’s most pressing problems will be celebrated today at the 2025 NSW Commercialisation Showcase.
Ministerial media release
30 April 2025

New public preschools on the way for Illawarra and South Coast families as contracts awarded

Hundreds of families in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven are a step closer to accessing new public preschools with the award of contracts for the construction of the new facilities, co-located with public schools across the region.
Ministerial media release
30 April 2025

Building Commission NSW launches Mid North Coast inspection blitz

Building Commission NSW has taken its work to the regions, carrying out an inspection blitz on a significant number of Mid North Coast home construction sites.
Ministerial media release
30 April 2025

Minns Labor Government delivers the next Barangaroo landmark

The Minns Labor Government has delivered the Pier Pavilion, a breathtaking new public landmark on Sydney Harbour and the latest addition to Barangaroo. 

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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