Tone Shift – a microfund from MusicNSW of up to $2,500 for women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming artists to purchase essential equipment, book studio time and access support for the creation and presentation of new work.
It is a program supported by Sound NSW and is designed to meet artists where they genuinely are, by providing gear and access to recording spaces. The microfund is intended to lower the barrier to entry and equip the next generation of women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming artists with the gear they need to both create and to build sustainable careers in music.
Tone Shift aims to:
- Make it easier and more accessible for women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people to create music;
- Help increase the representation of women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people in the NSW music ecosystem;
- Support women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming artists to lay the foundations required to build sustainable careers in music.
What can you apply for?
- Home recording: This includes – but is not limited to – software and hardware, such as microphones, audio interfaces, instruments, DAW license (with training) and plugins.
- Studio space: This includes – but is not limited to – booking professional recording sessions and studio hire required to rehearse, write, record and release your music.
- Performance: This includes – but is not limited to – equipment such as guitars, amps, CDJs, keyboards/synthesizers, drum kits and PA’s.
For more info, eligibility criteria and to apply head to MusicNSW | Tone Shift
There will be an online information session on 15 September 2026 Tone Shift: Info Session