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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 Music Prize

Everything you need to know about the 2026 NSW Music Prize.

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NSW Music Prize 2025 event - Ashley Penin

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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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Funding and support

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

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NSW Contemporary Music Strategy

Understand the NSW Government’s commitment to strengthening the NSW music industry and highlighting the economic and cultural importance of this thriving landscape.

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Our funding recipients

Explore the funding programs and support we've delivered to the NSW contemporary music industry including past recipients and new projects. 

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Championing NSW Music Database

Submit your details to help NSW Government agencies find your music for future opportunities.

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Michael's Rule

Incentivising international touring artists to book Australian support acts.

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NSW Government offices supporting the creative economy

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Create NSW

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

Ministerial media release

Get your business in the spotlight at Vivid Sydney 2027

Sydney businesses are being invited to make the most of Vivid Sydney, with expressions of interest opening for the 2027 Local Business Program to help local operators reach new customers and promote their products, services, and experiences to festival visitors.
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Cuts to red tape for motorsport sector

The Minns Labor Government will cut outdated red tape for NSW’s motorsport sector, introducing legislation to repeal the Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Act 1985 next week.
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Lights, camera and more action as NSW Government steps up to support Tropfest with new three-year deal

The Minns Labor Government is backing the state’s creative industries and bringing more major free events to Sydney, with $2.7 million over three years to support Tropfest.
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Tenth Everest Racing Carnival breaks more records to supercharge NSW’s economy

The 2026 Spring racing season is galloping toward its peak with Australia’s richest race, The Everest set to break yet another crowd record and deliver significant horsepower to NSW’s economy, employment and entertainment.
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Carss Park Pool project dives into construction

Construction is well underway on the new $63.5 million Carss Park Pool, marking a major milestone in the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to deliver a new aquatic facility for the Kogarah Bay community.

State of the Scene 2024

Sound NSW has released a report showing for the first time the full landscape of the live music ecosystem across the state.

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