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Future Remains, Sydney Chamber Opera and Sydney Festival. Photo: Lisa Tomasetti
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Create NSW provides funding and support to artists, art practitioners and organisations across metro and regional NSW. Access grants, support and services.
Create NSW
Create NSW is the NSW Government’s arts and cultural driver, which brings together arts, screen and culture functions in an integrated entity.
Sound NSW
Sound NSW is a dedicated office within the NSW Government committed to the growth, development and promotion of contemporary music in NSW.
Latest arts and culture updates
Media release
10 February 2025
It was lights, cameras, action over the weekend, with the official start of the 2024 HSC Creative Arts Showcase, starting with a masterclass in performance from 61 HSC Drama Graduates.
Ministerial media release
5 February 2025
The Minns Labor Government has today unveiled the artist and artwork that will be projected onto Accor Stadium to celebrate the Matildas’ history-making campaign at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Ministerial media release
2 February 2025
Families will have more low-cost entertainment options in their local communities as the NSW Government brings main streets to life for free festivals, markets, food and cultural events.
Ministerial media release
30 January 2025
First-ever financial grants will make the long way to the top of the music industry seem that little bit shorter for the state’s most promising artists and sector professionals.
Media release
28 January 2025
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.
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FAQ
Sound NSW | 3 February 2025
Are you interested in applying for one of the Contemporary Music Development Grants? Find answers to some commonly asked questions.
FAQ
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport,Sound NSW | 13 January 2025
Interested in applying for Sound NSW's Venue Upgrade Grants Program? Find answers to frequently asked questions.
Webinar
Create NSW | 12 December 2024
A webinar series to upskill individual artists and creative practitioners with essential skills to establish a successful, sustainable and thriving creative practice.
FAQ
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport,Sound NSW | 10 December 2024
Interested in applying for the Sound NSW Advisory Board in 2025? Find answers to frequently asked questions.
FAQ
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport,Sound NSW | 1 November 2024
Interested in applying for Sound NSW's Touring and Travel Fund? Find answers to frequently asked questions.