Sound NSW Touring & Travel Fund - International Touring

What it is

Funding to support established NSW artists and acts to tour internationally, requiring at least five performances in five different cities and matched funding from the applicant.

Who it is for

Established artists and acts currently living in NSW for at least 12 months who perform new and original contemporary music, or music businesses applying on behalf of an artist or act.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “must be based in New South Wales and demonstrate a confirmed international touring opportunity”

Where

Australia

When

April 30, 2027

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Up to $30,000 in matched funding to cover travel and accommodation costs for an international touring opportunity.

What you need to apply

• Artist's bio
• Links to examples of your music - up to 5 mins of audio or video
• Evidence of previous domestic and international touring activity
• Evidence of international audience engagement including key contacts, established networks and links to social media platforms
• Outline of your tour, including promotional plans and how the proposed activity will benefit this stage of your career
• Outline of your career development plan, including specific goals
• Budget detailing income, expenditure and matched funding
• Quotes of costs and confirmed contributions to demonstrate matched funding
• Confirmation of at least five performances, in five different cities
• Confirmation that you meet all eligibility criteria

How long it takes

About 2 days of work

Long application. Estimated from the 10 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Btouring-and-travel-fund-international-touring