The MusicNSW Artist Support Grant is a new pilot grant in place of the Opportunity Development Grant. It’s designed to give support to and develop emerging NSW artists and industry through a wider range of opportunities.
You can apply for funding of up to $5,000 to access opportunities for projects such as (but not limited to):
- Festival performances
- Showcase opportunities (e.g. BIGSOUND or EMC)
- NSW, National & International tours
- Album or EP recording in NSW
- Album or EP release PR & marketing
- Composition development
The objectives of this grant are to:
- Support emerging musicians in NSW
- Support the creation of new contemporary music by NSW artists
- Support the presentation of contemporary music in NSW
- Support the presentation of NSW artists outside of NSW (including internationally)
- Increase sustainability in the NSW music industry