Venue Upgrade Grants: Advice & Planning Round One Online Information Session

Sound NSW's Venue Upgrade Grants are designed to support NSW contemporary live music venues with varied experience in live music programming to increase the number of fit-for-purpose live music venues across the state and support them to be better equipped to enhance the audience experience.

Through the Advice & Planning grant, venues who demonstrate a commitment to increasing live music programming may apply for funding to support advice from consultants and experts to create fit-for-purpose venues.

Sound NSW is hosting this online information session to help interested venues learn more about the program and navigate the application process.

This session will cover:

• An overview of the program

• Who is eligible

• The funding you can apply for

• Assessment criteria 

• Application tips

• Key dates

The session will also include a Q&A with Sound NSW. 

Please read the Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions for more information. 

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