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Opportunities

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Posted by Neon Marketplace

Sydney Royal Easter Show Exhibitor Opportunities

Express your interest to exhibit at one of Australia's largest annual ticketed events.

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Opportunity closes

25 Sep 2026

Posted by Neon Marketplace

Sydney Royal Easter Show Catering Opportunities

Catering applications for the 2027 Sydney Royal Easter Show are now open.

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Opportunity closes

25 Sep 2026

Posted by Kiama Municipal Council

Destination Event Funding Program - Kiama

Supporting events that enhance the region’s cultural, social and economic landscape while driving visitation and strengthening the local visitor economy.

Opportunity closes

28 Sep 2026

Posted by Kiama Municipal Council

Community Grants - Kiama

Funding for projects that enhance social connection, cultural vibrancy, health and wellbeing and environmental sustainability.

Opportunity closes

28 Sep 2026

Posted by Neon Marketplace

Australia Day Community Events Grant Program

Funding to community groups, government entities and councils to support events that bring communities together and encourage participation in Australia Day activities.

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Opportunity closes

22 Sep 2026

Posted by Bathurst

Partner with BX After Dark

Connect your brand with a new series bringing Bathurst’s CBD to life after dark.

Opportunity closes

31 Mar 2027

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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