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We're a dedicated office within the NSW Government committed to the growth, development and promotion of contemporary music in NSW.

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NSW Contemporary Music Strategy

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About Sound NSW

We're dedicated to supporting the growth of contemporary music in NSW by nurturing careers, driving innovation, boosting exports and delivering the state’s 10-year music strategy.

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Learn more about the grants, funding and resources we provide for NSW artists, venues, organisations and music industry professionals.

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NSW Music Prize 2025

The NSW Music Prize is a new annual prize delivered by Sound NSW.

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Michael's Rule

Incentivising international touring artists to book Australian support acts.

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Latest Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport updates

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A new chapter begins: Major fellowship opportunity opens to elevate NSW writers

Launching today, NSW writers, illustrators, and playwrights can apply for a major new literary fellowship program, backed by $500,000 funding from Create NSW. The new Stories Matter: NSW Literary Fellowships signals a major commitment to strengthening the state’s literary ecosystem, ensuring NSW’s diverse voices and stories are celebrated and elevated globally.

Ministerial media release

Best-kept budget secrets: free or low-cost things to do these winter school holidays

This winter parents, carers, and students can explore the wonders of the world, for low or no cost, right here in Sydney. From animation workshops, free films, junior park ranger programs and adventures through some of our iconic buildings, there are activities for curious minds of all ages, that won’t break the budget.

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NSW Tourism hits new heights: Visitor spending breaks records

The Minns Labor Government has cemented NSW’s position as Australia’s number one tourism destination, welcoming 129.3 million domestic and international visitors in the year ending March 2026, who spent a record $61.9 billion across the state, a 16 per cent increase year on year.

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World Class entertainment centre coming to Newcastle

Newcastle will soon be home to a new world-class arena with the Minns Labor Government today committing $14 million to unlock the next stage of planning for the new Newcastle Arena.

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Acting Chief Commissioner appointed to greyhound commission

The NSW Government has appointed experienced lawyer and public service senior executive Natalie Marsic PSM as acting Chief Commissioner of the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC), following the removal of the former Chief Commissioner.