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 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 |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 29 May | Wednesday 24 June |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 26 June | Wednesday 22 July |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 31 July | Wednesday 26 August |
- Please note that applications for the June and July rounds will open Monday 1 June.
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, Friday 24 April and Friday 31 July. 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 30 January | Wednesday 25 February |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 24 April | Wednesday 20 May |
| 12pm (midday) Friday 31 July | Wednesday 26 August |
- Please note that applications for the July round will open Monday 1 June.
View our recent online information session
Touring and Travel Fund | Online Information Session Recording | 09/12/ 2025
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Touring and Travel Fund FAQs
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