Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: Contact Sound NSW
Program objective
This program supports the vision of the NSW Contemporary Music Strategy. It is designed to enable growth through reaching new audiences, locally and globally, while contributing to community cohesion and the NSW economy.
Funding is available to support initiatives not supported through other Sound NSW programs
The aim of this funding program is to:
- grow, develop and promote contemporary music in NSW
- support institutions, organisations and music businesses to implement programs and initiatives in line with the 10-Year Contemporary Music Strategy.
This program is administered by Sound NSW (Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport).
Support and contact
Sound NSW staff are available to provide technical advice and general information to potential applicants on the interpretation of these guidelines, including the types of activity eligible for funding and support with the online application process.
Sound NSW staff cannot help directly with your application. To maintain a fair and equitable process, staff cannot edit or correct any applications or provide advice on the content or choices required against the Assessment Criteria.
For further information or clarification, please contact:
Jana Gibson
Senior Manager Music Investment and Partnerships
Email: info@sound.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 4823 4608
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.
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.
Photo by Jess Gleeson at the Sound NSW Strategy Launch at the OADF 2024.