Neon Marketplace is a NSW Government B2B platform designed to help operators in the going-out economy connect, collaborate and thrive.
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Whether you're seeking gigs, performers, suppliers or partners, Neon Marketplace is your hub for placemaking and vibrant 24-hour activities across NSW.
We share opportunities from councils, government, industry, and community partners that connect directly with the Neon Marketplace audience.
Opportunities are at the heart of Neon Marketplace — from exciting events and activations to place-based collaborations and initiatives happening across the state.
What do we mean by Opportunities?
Districts might be looking for musicians or DJs for a summer activation, a mural artist to create public artworks, or an event producer to deliver a local festival.
Local businesses could be searching for a video content creator to produce engaging social media, or a temporary space to launch a pop-up store or showcase products.
Councils and government agencies may list grants, funding programs, or EOIs for local businesses and Districts to get involved in major events.
Commercial brands might be looking for ways to reach new audiences through activations or creative partnerships within NSW Districts.
Start exploring today — discover opportunities, connect with others, and bring your going out economy ideas to life across NSW.
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NYE Event Management: Soul Street Byron 2026
Byron Shire Council is seeking to engage an Event Manager to deliver their New Years Eve Soul Street 2026 event.
Byron Shire Council is seeking to engage an Event Manager to deliver their New Years Eve Soul Street 2026 event.
Opportunity closes
18 May 2026
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Regional Arts Fund NSW Quick Response Grants
For small arts activities, professional development for artists and arts workers, and community capacity building activities.
For small arts activities, professional development for artists and arts workers, and community capacity building activities.
Opportunity closes
30 Apr 2026
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Active Regional Communities - Local Priorities funding
Funding to expand the activities of community organisations that contribute to the wellbeing, social or economic participation of residents.
Funding to expand the activities of community organisations that contribute to the wellbeing, social or economic participation of residents.
Opportunity closes
22 May 2026
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Arts & Cultural Funding Program 2026: Regional Arts Touring Round 1
Funding for individual artists, arts and cultural workers and organisations who are touring arts and cultural work across regional NSW.
Funding for individual artists, arts and cultural workers and organisations who are touring arts and cultural work across regional NSW.
Opportunity closes
25 May 2026
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Arts & Cultural Funding Program 2026: Creative Nations
Supporting First Nations artists, cultural workers, organisations and communities through their artistic expressions that continue to sustain and strengthen First Nations arts and culture in NSW.
Supporting First Nations artists, cultural workers, organisations and communities through their artistic expressions that continue to sustain and strengthen First Nations arts and culture in NSW.
Opportunity closes
25 May 2026
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Arts & Cultural Funding Program 2026: Professional Development - Next Steps
Professional development funding for individual artists and arts and cultural workers to enable participation in skills development opportunities.
Professional development funding for individual artists and arts and cultural workers to enable participation in skills development opportunities.
Opportunity closes
25 May 2026
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Arts & Cultural Funding Program 2026: Cultural Access - Priority Area Projects
This funding supports individuals, groups and organisations that are led by and/or support priority communities to develop and deliver a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences.
This funding supports individuals, groups and organisations that are led by and/or support priority communities to develop and deliver a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences.
Opportunity closes
25 Apr 2026
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Arts & Cultural Funding Program 2026: Creative Steps - New Work
Individual NSW-based artists and groups may apply for up to $75,000 to develop or present new creative work.
Individual NSW-based artists and groups may apply for up to $75,000 to develop or present new creative work.
Opportunity closes
25 May 2026
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Help make hospitality a safer industry in NSW
Short survey to improve understanding of sexual harassment and sexual assault experienced or witnessed by hospitality workers in licensed settings.
Short survey to improve understanding of sexual harassment and sexual assault experienced or witnessed by hospitality workers in licensed settings.
Opportunity closes
15 May 2026
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Australian Fashion Week 2026 Volunteer Team
Australian Fashion Week arrives in Sydney 11–15 May, bringing together the brightest talent in fashion, design and innovation.
Australian Fashion Week arrives in Sydney 11–15 May, bringing together the brightest talent in fashion, design and innovation.
Opportunity closes
24 Apr 2026
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Play Her Way Innovation Program 2025/26
Support to develop and deliver bold new initiatives to enhance career pathways, build cultures of diversity and inclusion and increase participation of women and girls in sport.
Support to develop and deliver bold new initiatives to enhance career pathways, build cultures of diversity and inclusion and increase participation of women and girls in sport.
Opportunity closes
30 Apr 2026
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Artist Residency EOIs
Shellharbour Council are seeking EOIs from artists and groups for Artist-in-Residence programs at The Imaginarium arts space.
Shellharbour Council are seeking EOIs from artists and groups for Artist-in-Residence programs at The Imaginarium arts space.
Opportunity closes
24 May 2026
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Creative Terraces Affordable Residencies Program
Inviting eligible NSW literature practitioners to apply for 12- or 24-month residencies in terrace housing on Cumberland Street, The Rocks.
Inviting eligible NSW literature practitioners to apply for 12- or 24-month residencies in terrace housing on Cumberland Street, The Rocks.
Opportunity closes
23 Apr 2026
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NAIDOC Week 2026 Expressions of Interest
Georges River Council invites businesses, organisations and sole traders to submit an EOI for funding to support NAIDOC Week initiatives.
Georges River Council invites businesses, organisations and sole traders to submit an EOI for funding to support NAIDOC Week initiatives.
Opportunity closes
27 Apr 2026
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Community Film Festival Opening Night Fund 25/26
Funding for community-driven film festivals to enhance their Opening Night events and bring communities together through diverse screening experiences.
Funding for community-driven film festivals to enhance their Opening Night events and bring communities together through diverse screening experiences.
Opportunity closes
23 Apr 2026
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Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants Program
Providing support for creative development, presentation, collaboration and professional development activities.
Providing support for creative development, presentation, collaboration and professional development activities.
Opportunity closes
28 Apr 2026
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Active Regional Communities Community Participation Grants
Funding to increase liveability and social cohesion through greater participation in community activities.
Funding to increase liveability and social cohesion through greater participation in community activities.
Opportunity closes
01 May 2026
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Placemaking Grants from Woollahra Council
Supporting projects, activities and events that activate and enhance the Woollahra LGA.
Supporting projects, activities and events that activate and enhance the Woollahra LGA.
Opportunity closes
03 May 2026
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Community and Cultural Grants from Woollahra Council
Projects that work towards a connected, liveable, vibrant and creative community in the Woollahra LGA.
Projects that work towards a connected, liveable, vibrant and creative community in the Woollahra LGA.
Opportunity closes
03 May 2026
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Outgoing Sponsorship Program from Woollahra Council
Supporting the performing arts, cultural events and other initiatives that collectively harness the social capital of Woollahra.
Supporting the performing arts, cultural events and other initiatives that collectively harness the social capital of Woollahra.
Opportunity closes
03 May 2026
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Express your interest for performance opportunities
EOI for musicians, bands and performance artists to be part of the City of Wollongong's community events.
EOI for musicians, bands and performance artists to be part of the City of Wollongong's community events.
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2026
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Free mental health coaching for small business owners
Get a mental health coach that gets small business.
Get a mental health coach that gets small business.
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2026
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Free Wellbeing Helpline – creative industries
Confidential Australia-wide counselling service for anyone working in the creative industries.
Confidential Australia-wide counselling service for anyone working in the creative industries.
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2027
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National Energy Bill Relief for Small Businesses (2025-26)
Australian Government funding of up to $150 for eligible small businesses to help with the cost of electricity
Australian Government funding of up to $150 for eligible small businesses to help with the cost of electricity
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2026
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Community Improvement District (CID) Seed Funding
Seed funding of up to $350,000 towards eligible costs incurred during the process of becoming a CID.
Seed funding of up to $350,000 towards eligible costs incurred during the process of becoming a CID.
Opportunity closes
30 Apr 2026
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