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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Create NSW

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

Ministerial media release
26 March 2025

Records tumble as NSW visitor economy hits new high

NSW has recorded its highest-ever visitor expenditure, with domestic and international travellers spending $53.2 billion across the state—up 3.6 per cent year on year—according to new data from Tourism Research Australia for the year ending December 2024.
Ministerial media release
25 March 2025

Biennale of Sydney returning to White Bay Power Station to celebrate its 25th edition

The Biennale of Sydney, one of the world’s leading international contemporary art events, will return to White Bay Power Station for its milestone 25 th edition from 14 March – 14 June 2026. 
Ministerial media release
24 March 2025

Wave of entertainment precincts set to roll out across NSW

The fight to bring back Sydney’s nightlife will enter a new chapter with Burwood and Fairfield committing to establish NSW’s next Special Entertainment Precincts (SEP).
Media release
24 March 2025

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.
Ministerial media release
24 March 2025

New blue plaques celebrate iconic NSW sporting stories

Some of NSW‘s greatest sporting heroes and events have been recognised as part of 16 new blue plaques, spotlighting remarkable stories that have shaped our state’s rich history.

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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