Grants for established contemporary musicians to support recording and career growth.
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Applications close at 2:00pm AEDT on 27 October 2025
This funding program is designed for artists and acts with an established body of work in contemporary music. It offers grants to support career growth through recording and promotion of new and original contemporary music.
Status: Open
Grant amount: Up to $30,000
Application opened: 29 September 2025
Application closes: 27 October 2025, 2:00pm AEDT
This funding aims to:
strengthen the recorded music ecosystem
future proof the NSW music industry through upskilling and collaboration
build the profile of NSW music.
Visit the Sound NSW website for more information.
Please refer to the Contemporary Music Development Grants – Recording, Content and Promotion application page for further information, including eligibility criteria, assessment criteria and application process.
Include required materials detailed in the checklist
Address the eligibility criteria
Address the assessment criteria
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