Sound NSW
Recording, content and promotion
Contemporary Music Development Grants: Recording, Content and Promotion
Up to A$30,000 for NSW artists to record, make content for and promote new music.
- Country
New South Wales, Australia- Category
- Release
- Who applies
- Artists
Who can apply
- Artists 18 or older living in NSW for at least 12 months
- New, original contemporary music with releases already out
- Not for a first release
- An active ABN, or a funds administrator
How to apply
- Register on SmartyGrants
- Prepare a bio, project outline, budget, music links and confirmations from key people
- Submit before the closing date
- Industry assessors score it; outcomes come within eight weeks of closing
Questions
- How much does Recording, content and promotion pay?
- Up to A$30,000 per grant, paid by Sound NSW.
- Who can apply for Recording, content and promotion?
- Artists 18 or older living in NSW for at least 12 months. New, original contemporary music with releases already out. Not for a first release. An active ABN, or a funds administrator.
- When can I apply for Recording, content and promotion?
- Sound NSW publishes no fixed deadline. Check nsw.gov.au before you apply.
- Where do I apply for Recording, content and promotion?
- On nsw.gov.au, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Sound NSW.
Checked against nsw.gov.au on October 28, 2026.