Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund NSW

This program provides funding for established large-scale contemporary music festivals in NSW.
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This grant is currently closed to applications
Application detail:

Applications will remain open until 30 April 2026, or until funding is fully exhausted.

What do you get?

Funding of up to $500,000.

Who is this for?

Music festivals in NSW.

Overview

This funding aims to:

  • improve short-term viability for festival operators in NSW
  • support contemporary music festivals and operators vital to the NSW music landscape
  • reduce burden and risk for organisers
  • build confidence for audiences and the broader music industry.

Grants may be used to contribute to:

  • government-related costs including police, medical and ambulance and fees for NSW government-owned venues
  • operational costs including insurance, venue hire, security, production, staffing.

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