Sound NSW
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The NSW Government's contemporary music office. Its Touring and Travel Fund offers NSW artists and acts up to $5,000 per person for domestic touring, music market events and professional development (monthly deadlines), and up to $30,000 in matched funding for career-defining international tours (quarterly deadlines). Its Contemporary Music Development Grants give established artists up to $30,000 for recording and promoting new original music.
How to reach
How much
Up to $5,000/person (domestic); up to $30,000 matched (international touring); up to $30,000 (recording)
as stated on their own funding pages — per programme, not a combined total
What it funds
Who can apply — in their words
Funding recipients must be: 18 years or older currently living in NSW (minimum 12 months) performing or working in contemporary music. Additionally, 50% of the of the touring party must be currently living in NSW (minimum 12 months). Applicants must match the funding request with their own cash contribution.
Applying
Applications are taken in dated rounds, not year-round — the dates below are the ones they publish.
Status: Open Grant amount: Up to $30,000 matched funding Application opened: 29 May 2026 Application closes: 30 April 2027, 12:00 pm Applications will close 12pm (midday) Friday 31 July, Friday 30 October, Friday 29 January and Friday 30 April.