MUNASIB performing at MIXMAG. Photo by Ali Hasib.
NSW is brimming with exceptional talent and the industry plays a critical role in the state's economic and social wellbeing.
Through targeted programs and initiatives, Sound NSW champions and invests in the contemporary music industry to deliver positive outcomes for artists and audiences. We provide grants, funding and support for NSW artists, live music venues, organisations and professionals in the NSW music industry.
The activities supported by Sound NSW range from the recording and promotion of new and original projects to touring and industry event travel, both nationally and internationally.
We support projects big and small and understand that these funding opportunities can open many doors for artists, managers, producers and countless others who play a critical role in the state’s contemporary music industry.
2025/26 Grants
Generations - Western Sydney Music Fellowship
Generations is a fellowship program in partnership with Sound NSW, Powerhouse Museum and Blacktown Arts to support Western Sydney (early career) contemporary musicians/bands and their development within the NSW music industry.
Contemporary Music Development Grants
The Contemporary Music Development Grants support 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.
Touring and Travel Fund
The Touring and Travel Fund supports domestic and international activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.
2024/25 Grants
Touring and Travel Fund
The Touring and Travel Fund supports domestic and international activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.
Strategic Funding
Strategic Funding supports organisations and music businesses demonstrating industry leadership and significant engagement with contemporary music in NSW.
Contemporary Music Development Grants
The Contemporary Music Development Grants support 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.
Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund
The Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund supports existing large-scale contemporary music festivals presented in NSW with a track record of delivering significant outcomes for contemporary music.
Venue Upgrade Grants
The Venue Upgrade Grants aim to increase the number of fit-for-purpose live music venues across NSW, uplift sector knowledge and expertise, improve audience experience and generate greater live music diversity and vibrance in communities.
2023/24 Grants
Recording and Promotion Grants
This funding program supports NSW contemporary musicians to record, release, and promote new original projects.
Touring and Travel Fund
The Touring and Travel Fund supports NSW artists and industry professionals with time-sensitive touring and travel for national and international shows and key industry events.
Soundproofing Grants for Live Music Venues
The Soundproofing Grants for Live Music Venues program supports existing and new NSW live music venues to achieve best-practice soundproofing and management.
Strategic Funding
Strategic Funding supports music organisations and businesses that drive the growth, development and promotion of contemporary music in NSW.
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