Funding to support the recording and promotion of new and original contemporary music by NSW artists

Overview

Funding can support recording and promotion activities for: 

• short-form releases (e.g. a single or EP) up to $25,000   
• long-form releases (e.g. an album) up to $50,000   
• releases by artists signed to a major label, with matched funding up to $25,000. 

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 The project must:   

• record and promote new and original music by NSW-based artists   
• allocate at least 20% of the funding request towards promotion costs   
• ensure at least 60% of the budget is spent in NSW to benefit local music businesses and industry professionals
• be undertaken between 1 June 2024 and 30 June 2025.

Eligible artists and artist representatives must meet the following criteria:

• be 18 years or older
• currently lives in NSW (minimum 12 months) 
• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident 
• performs new and original work, or represents an artist that does so

To be eligible, acts must meet the following criteria:

• all members must be 18 years or older   
• at least 50% of members must be currently living in NSW (minimum 12 months) 
• all members must be Australian citizens or permanent residents 
• perform new and original work.