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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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Inner West Council
Craft Beer Capital: This untapped landmark trail of 18 hyper local, independent breweries is ready for the global spotlight.
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Tweed Shire Council
Murwillumbah pairs creative energy, community spirit and subtropical ease in a compact Far North Coast town centre with growing momentum.
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Ballina Shire Council
Lennox Head brings surf culture, grassroots community and coastal lifestyle together in a Far North Coast setting by the sea.
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City of Sydney
Harbour on tap: Embodying the quintessential spirit of the Sydney lifestyle, clock off drinks kickstart Barangaroo’s round the clock possibilities.
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City of Sydney
A rich history of industry, culinary arts and entertainment has awakened this thriving creative hub.
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City of Sydney
It’s a must-hit spot on any tourist itinerary but thanks to newfound vibrancy, Circular Quay is attracting a new demographic: the locals.
Opportunities
Posted by Northern Beaches Council
Her Spin on Things: vinyl DJ workshop and wine tasting
Build your vinyl DJ skills in a welcoming, hands-on learning environment.
Build your vinyl DJ skills in a welcoming, hands-on learning environment.
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Opportunity closes
22 Oct 2026
Posted by Sound NSW
Sound NSW Industry Assessor Pool EOI
Open to artists and industry professionals with expert music industry knowledge and experience.
Open to artists and industry professionals with expert music industry knowledge and experience.
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Opportunity closes
02 Nov 2026
Posted by Sound NSW
Young Promoter Fund
Supporting young music promoters to deliver live music events and build careers in the industry.
Supporting young music promoters to deliver live music events and build careers in the industry.
Opportunity closes
11 Nov 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Creative NSW Collaboration Fund
An open, competitive grant program designed to support ambitious new or significantly evolved cross-artform works in NSW.
An open, competitive grant program designed to support ambitious new or significantly evolved cross-artform works in NSW.
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Opportunity closes
10 Nov 2026
Posted by Fairfield City Council
Free workshop - Ready for Markets, Expos and Pop-up Events
Turn every market, expo or pop-up into a sales opportunity with practical strategies to attract, engage and convert customers.
Turn every market, expo or pop-up into a sales opportunity with practical strategies to attract, engage and convert customers.
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Opportunity closes
15 Oct 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
First Nations Screen Fellowship 2026
Providing one mid-career First Nations screen practitioner a dynamic range of funding and support across a 12-month period.
Providing one mid-career First Nations screen practitioner a dynamic range of funding and support across a 12-month period.
Opportunity closes
29 Oct 2026
Statistics
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.
in-person night-time spend in March 2025
Source: Westpac DataX spend data
non-core night-time economy businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
core night-time economy businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
food and drink businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
entertainment businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
pubs, taverns and bars
Source: Australian Business Register
Latest events and case studies
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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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