The Local Audience Development Grants support contemporary music festivals and all-ages events that builds audiences, promotes NSW music, supports local music collaboration and provides opportunities for community connection through music.
Local Audience Development Grants is split into two programs:
- Contemporary Music Festivals – funding Up to $100,000 for festivals with up to 12,000 capacity and up to $250,000 for festivals over 12,000 capacity
- All-Ages Live Music Programming – funding Up to $100,000 (ex GST) to deliver a series of all-ages events (minimum 4)
More information: Local Audience Development Grants | NSW Government
Register for information session on 13 October 2026 from 1pm: Sound NSW – Local Audience Development Grants – Online Information Session
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