The Touring and Travel Fund is designed for domestic and international travel activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.
The fund is split into two programs:
Domestic Travel and International Professional Development
Funding up to $5,000 per person.
Supports travel and accommodation costs for domestic tours, performance and attendance at significant music market events and professional development opportunities.
Applications close 12pm (midday) on the last Friday of each month (excluding December). Applications submitted after 12pm (midday) will not be accepted.
The table below shows the latest date we can accept applications, and the corresponding activity start date.
| Application submitted by | Activity can start from |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 26 June 2026 | Wednesday 22 July 2026 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 31 July 2026 | Wednesday 26 August 2026 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 28 August 2026 | Wednesday 23 September 2026 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 25 September 2026 | Wednesday 21 October 2026 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 30 October 2026 | Wednesday 25 November 2026 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 27 November 2026 | Wednesday 23 December 2026 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 29 January 2027 | Wednesday 24 February 2027 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 26 February 2027 | Wednesday 24 March 2027 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 26 March 2027 | Wednesday 21 April 2027 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 30 April 2027 | Wednesday 26 May 2027 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 28 May 2027 | Wednesday 23 June 2027 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 25 June 2027 | Wednesday 21 July 2027 |
International Touring
Funding up to $30,000 matched funding.
Supports travel and accommodation costs for significant international tours.
Applications close 12pm (midday) Friday 31 July, Friday 30 October, Friday 29 January and Friday 30 April. Applications submitted after 12pm (midday) will not be accepted.
The table below shows the latest date we can accept applications, and the corresponding activity start date.
| Application submitted by | Activity can start from |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 31 July 2026 | Wednesday 26 August 2026 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 30 October 2026 | Wednesday 25 November 2026 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 29 January 2027 | Wednesday 24 February 2027 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 30 April 2027 | Wednesday 26 May 2027 |
Register for an information session
Touring and Travel Fund
Join us on Monday 20 July, 1pm – 1:45pm for an online information session to help you learn more about the program and navigate the application process.
View our recent online information session
Touring and Travel Fund | Information Session | July 2026
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Touring and Travel Fund FAQs
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