Quick response funding program designed for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.
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Applications close on the last Friday of every month up until 12:00pm on Friday 24 April 2026. Please refer to the guidelines for a breakdown of round closing dates and eligible activity dates.
This quick response funding program is designed for domestic and international travel activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.
Funding can support travel and accommodation costs for:
Artists and Acts
domestic tours
domestic professional development opportunities, including performance at significant music market events, attendance at events, workshops, camps, mentorships and residencies
significant international professional development opportunities, including performance at significant international music market events, attendance at workshops, camps, mentorships and residencies.
Music Industry Professionals
domestic professional development opportunities for music industry professionals working in contemporary music to attend significant music market events and/or identified business opportunities
significant international professional development opportunities for music industry professionals working in contemporary music to attend international music market events and/or identified business opportunities.
This program is open for applications until 12:00pm on 24 April 2026, with applications assessed monthly.
Applications submitted by 12pm (midday) on the last Friday of each month will be grouped together for assessment. Applicants will be notified of the decision within 4 weeks of this date.
Please see the frequently asked questions for definitions and a list of submission dates and activity start dates.
Please first read the related funding page page closely.
Then apply via SmartyGrants.
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