Eligible applications are reviewed by an assessment panel comprising industry stakeholders, Sound NSW and relevant government employees. Successful EOIs will then be given the opportunity to complete a full application.
Eligible applications are reviewed by an assessment panel comprising industry stakeholders, Sound NSW and relevant government employees. Successful EOIs will then be given the opportunity to complete a full application.
You will be notified via the email address supplied in your application. Your notification will come from the SmartyGrants portal. Please make sure the email address you apply with is regularly checked.
Contact Sound NSW before the application deadline.
Sound NSW may accept additional information if it does not compromise the integrity of the assessment process. Contact Sound NSW directly if you need to update or supplement your application.
Yes, but any changes must be pre-approved by Sound NSW and comply with the funding agreement’s terms.
Yes. Sound NSW may contact grantees up to three years after funding to evaluate program outcomes and impact.
Grants may be considered part of your income and may be subject to tax. You must determine your own taxation responsibilities. We suggest you consult your financial adviser or contact the Australian Taxation Office on 13 28 66.
Licensed venues hosting All-Ages events are required to have the following, at a minimum:
- A liquor license (with relevant authorisations relating to minors)
- Risk management & crowd safety plans tailored to all-ages events
- Working with Children checks for all staff at the event
- Incident registers & RSA management plans for alcohol service where minors are present.
Yes, you may apply, however you will first need to ensure your venue is suitable for All-Ages events. This will depend on your liquor license type and minor authorisations. If you are unsure how to confirm your ability to host All-Ages events, please reach out to Sound NSW to discuss.
You will need to present a minimum of 3 events in the 2026/27 Financial Year.
Yes, we advise utilising The Push’s Good Practice Guidelines for staging all-ages events (2025).
Yes, you may call upon young people to work with who are early in their career looking to gain some experience if you provide appropriate compensation.
The term all-ages is regarding audiences, however you are welcome to engage performers within this age bracket additionally.