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). 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 30 January | Wednesday 25 February |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 27 February | Wednesday 25 March |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 27 March | Wednesday 22 April |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 24 April | Wednesday 20 May |
International Touring
Funding up to $30,000 matched funding.
Supports travel and accommodation costs for significant international tours.
Applications close 12pm (midday) Friday 30 January and Friday 24 April. 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 30 January | Wednesday 25 February |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 24 April | Wednesday 20 May |
Register for an information session
Online information session - Touring & Travel Fund
Join us online to hear about Sound NSW's Touring & Travel Fund on Tuesday 9 December from 10:30am-11:30am.
Application Resources and Support
Touring and Travel Fund FAQs
Interested in applying to the Touring and Travel Fund? Find answers to frequently asked questions here.