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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

Posted by Neon Marketplace

Express your interest for performance opportunities

EOI for musicians, bands and performance artists to be part of the City of Wollongong's community events.

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Opportunity closes

31 Dec 2026

Posted by Sound NSW

First Nations Music Industry Development grants

Supporting NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander led music businesses and organisations.

Opportunity closes

21 Sep 2026

Posted by Sound NSW

Music Industry Development grants

Supporting industry-led programs and resources that build the capacity of artists, industry professionals and music businesses.

Opportunity closes

21 Sep 2026

Posted by Sound NSW

First Nations Creative and Professional Development​ grants

Supporting NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and acts.

Opportunity closes

21 Sep 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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