Young Promoter Fund NSW

This program provides funding to young music promoters in NSW to help them deliver contemporary live music events.
Open
Closes in 19 days

Closing date: Wednesday 11 November 2026 Wed 11 Nov 2026

What do you get?

Funding of up to $25,000 ($5,000 per event).

Who is this for?

NSW music industry professionals and music businesses.

Overview

Funding is available to support music promoters aged 18-30 to deliver a minimum of 3 live music events.

Eligible costs include:

  • artist fees 
  • promoter fees 
  • venue hire 
  • production costs to deliver the events 
  • travel and accommodation costs 
  • staffing and contractor fees 
  • accessibility 
  • marketing and promotion 
  • insurance 
  • compliance and licensing costs. 

Additional funding is available for young promoters to engage a mentor to support the development and delivery of their live music event series.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, you must be:

  • operating as an industry professional and/or a music business
  • currently based in NSW
  • aged 18-30
  • have an active Australian business number (ABN).

The live music events must:  

  • be presented in NSW  
  • include a minimum of 3 shows 
  • program new and original contemporary music 
  • predominantly program local music artists and acts.   

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