Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: Up to $200,000 (ex GST) for venues under 1000 capacity; Up to $500,000 (ex GST) for venues over 1000 capacity
Program objective
Only recommended applications from Stage One are eligible to apply to Stage Two.
This funding aims to:
- Build capability of dedicated live music venues to deliver world class audience and visitor experiences
- Increase the number of fit-for-purpose live music venues in NSW
- Increase sector knowledge and expertise in best practice sound management and sustainable live music programming
- Reduce sound impact on neighbours, leading to less complaints and increased business viability
- Increase diversity of live music offerings.
Applicants must co-contribute at least 30% of the overall project budget (this can include cash and in-kind contributions). In kind contributions can include any donated goods, services or volunteer work to support a project. This grant is funded and administered by Sound NSW.
This program is administered by Sound NSW (Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport).
Support and contact
For further information or clarification, please contact:
Tino Mjawe
Manager Music Investment and Partnerships
Email: info@sound.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 9566 8804
Visit our website: Sound NSW
Complaint handling
Details on how we handle complaints, access to information and your private information is available at:
https://www.create.nsw.gov.au/about-us/feedback-complaints-privacy-and-government-information
Access to information
The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA) provides for the proactive release of government information by agencies and gives members of the public an enforceable right to access government information held by an agency (which includes Ministerial offices). Access to government information is only to be restricted if there is an overriding public interest against disclosure.
The NSW Legislative Council has the power to order the production of State papers by the Executive Government. Standing Order 52 provides that the House may order documents to be tabled by the Government in the House. The Cabinet Office coordinates the preparation of the papers – that is, the return to order.
The return to order may contain privileged and public documents. Privileged documents are available only to members of the Legislative Council.
Note that documents submitted as part of a grant application may be subject to an application under GIPA or an order for papers under Standing Order 52.
Further information on how DCITHS holds information, and how to access it, is available at https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dciths/policies-plans-and-procedures/access-to-information/agency-information-guide
Conflict of interest management
Any conflicts of interest will be managed in accordance with NSW Government Grants Administration Guide.
A conflict of interest, or perceived conflict of interest, may be identified if staff, any member of a committee or advisor and/or you or any of your personnel:
- has a professional, commercial, or personal relationship with a party who can influence the application selection process, or
- has a relationship with or interest in, an organisation, which is likely to interfere with or restrict the applicants from carrying out the proposed activities fairly and independently, or
has a relationship with, or interest in, an organisation from which they will receive personal gain because the organisation received a grant under the grant program.
In the instance the Expression of Interest approver (Head of Sound NSW) has a conflict of interest, the Executive Director, 24-Hour, Screen and Sound will be the approver. In their absence or in the instance they have a conflict, the Deputy Secretary 24-Hour, Screen and Sound will be the approver.
If you identify an actual, apparent, or perceived conflict of interest at any time, you must inform Sound NSW immediately. Staff can be contacted 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday via info@sound.nsw.gov.au or 02 9372 8662.
NSW Government staff, committee members and other officials including the decision maker must declare any conflicts of interest and ensure they are managed as per the DCITHS Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Grants Administration Guide.