Contemporary Music Development Grants – First Nations Creative and Professional Development

This funding program supports First Nations NSW artists and acts to: 

• create, record and promote new and original contemporary music 
• undertake professional development opportunities 
• purchase equipment essential to your music career. 

Funding up to $30,000 can support: 

• producer and artist collaborator fees 
• studio, recording, mixing and mastering costs 
• pressing and manufacturing 
• digital marketing, publicity services and content creation 
• administration costs 
• fees to attend or participate in workshops, camps, mentorships, residencies and other career development opportunities 
• the purchase of equipment essential to your music career, including instruments, hardware and software (up to $5,000). 

Applications Open: 3 February 2025 

Applications Close: 2pm, 10 March 2025 

Find the answers to frequently asked questions here. 

Sound NSW staff are here to help you and can be contacted between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) via:  

• Telephone: Peter Keogh, (02) 9228 5368
• Email: info@sound.nsw.gov.au
• Schedule an online meeting to speak to Sound NSW staff using the link to Microsoft Bookings

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