Contemporary Music Development Grants

Supporting the development of NSW's contemporary music sector

The Contemporary Music Development Grants will support career sustainability for artists and acts to create and promote new music, enable music organisations to deliver significant sector development projects, and offer dedicated programs to support First Nations artists, acts and organisations essential to the contemporary music sector in NSW.

There are different funding programs for artists/acts and organisations.

Contemporary Music Development Grants

For Artists and Acts

First Nations Creative and Professional Development Grants

Funding up to $30,000

Supports First Nations NSW artists and acts to create, record and promote new and original contemporary music, undertake professional development opportunities and purchase equipment essential to their music career.

Recording, Content and Promotion Grants

Funding up to $30,000

Supports NSW artists and acts to create, record and promote new and original contemporary music.

Applicants must provide at least a 30% cash co-contribution to the overall project budget.

For Organisations

First Nations Industry Development Grants

Funding up to $150,000

Supports First Nations-led programs and resources that build the capacity of First Nations artists, industry professionals and music businesses, address best practice and emerging trends, promote First Nations music in NSW and deliver research and advocacy.

Industry Development Grants

Funding up to $150,000

Supports industry-led programs and resources that build the capacity of artists, industry professionals and music businesses, address best practice and emerging trends, promote contemporary music in NSW and deliver research and advocacy.

Applicants must provide at least a 30% cash co-contribution to the overall project budget.