All-Ages Live Music Programming 2026/27

This program supports all-ages contemporary music events in NSW that build new audiences and include the participation of young people.
Open
Closes in 20 days

Closing date: Monday 9 November 2026 Mon 9 Nov 2026

What do you get?

Funding of up to $100,000.

Who is this for?

Industry professionals and music businesses in NSW.

Overview

This program supports industry professionals and music businesses with a track record of delivering all-ages contemporary music events, and a commitment to collaborating with young people to program a series of events (minimum 4) that build new audiences.

The funding aims to: 

  • build new live music audiences in NSW 
  • increase the number and diversity of all-ages live music events across NSW 
  • create performance opportunities for emerging and established NSW artists 
  • build participation pathways for young people in live music programming and production 
  • deliver safe, accessible, and compliant events 
  • strengthen community participation particularly in Western Sydney and regional NSW 
  • contribute to the development of a sustainable, youth-inclusive live music ecosystem.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, you must:

  • be currently based in NSW
  • have an active Australian business number (ABN)
  • have a bank account with the with the same name as your ABN.

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