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Posted by Midtown Newcastle

Musicians wanted - West Best Bloc Fest 2026

Interested in performing at West Best Bloc Fest 2026? Find out more about how to throw your hat in the ring!

Opportunity closes

04 Sep 2026

Posted by Neon Marketplace

Planning for disability inclusion & multicultural communities

Opportunity for creatives, businesses, local councils and members of the public who attend events or venues including restaurants, bars and clubs to have a say.

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Opportunity closes

22 May 2026

Posted by Neon Marketplace

Newcastle Arts, Culture and History Grants

Funding to support activities that preserve, interpret and showcase Newcastle’s heritage, arts and cultural identity.

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Opportunity closes

31 May 2026

Posted by Otter: Dam Good Dating

Get Your Venue on Sydney's Date Night App

Reach couples actively planning date nights and turn quiet periods into your busiest sessions.

Opportunity closes

28 Feb 2027

Posted by Neon Marketplace

Need your story told? We'll make your video

GoodChat make videos that cut through the noise. Amplify your business: Let us tell your story!

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Opportunity closes

31 Dec 2026

Posted by Neon Marketplace

Multicultural Performers & Workshops - Culture Mix 2026

The City of Wollongong is inviting expressions of interest from performers and workshop facilitators in the Wollongong area.

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Opportunity closes

27 May 2026

Statistics

NSW's 24-hour economy in numbers

Dive into the data behind New South Wales' 24-hour economy. Explore key statistics on nightlife, entertainment, business growth and spending. Data as of 31 March 2025, powered by the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner's Data After Dark platform.

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$1.3bn

in-person night-time spend in March 2025

Source: Westpac DataX spend data

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118,080

non-core night-time economy businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

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52,089

core night-time economy businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

31,327

food and drink businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

20,762

entertainment businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

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2,301

pubs, taverns and bars

Source: Australian Business Register

We acknowledge that we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of First Nations Australians. We also acknowledge all of the traditional owners of the land in NSW, and pay respect to First Nations Elders, past and present.

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