Recording, Content and Promotion — 2026/27 (Contemporary Music Development Grants)

Organisation: Sound NSW (Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Supports NSW-based artists and acts with anestablished body of work to grow their career through recording and promotingnew, original contemporary music

Eligibility (summary):

• Artist 18+, living in NSW for at least 12 months (or 50% of an act's members)
• Performs new, original contemporary music with a previous EP/album on a recognised     platform
• Active ABN and matching bank account (or a funds administrator)
• Must provide at least 30% cash co-contribution
• One application per round
• Not eligible: cover acts, first release, experimental/classical/opera/music     theatre/community music groups, equipment purchases, or touring costs (that's covered separately by the Touring and Travel Fund)

Project window: Can'tstart before 7 December 2026; must be completed by 31 March 2028

How to apply: ViaSmartyGrants — https://soundnsw.smartygrants.com.au/2627RCP

Enquiries: Sophie McComish, MusicLiaison — info@sound.nsw.gov.au/ (02) 9372 8662

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