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 Infrastructure & Equipment grant, dedicated live music venues may apply for funding to support venue upgrades that enhance the audience and visitor experience.

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

This session will cover:

An overview of the program
Key changes from the 2025 program
EOI & Application process
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.

Image: Kaiit at The Vanguard, Newtown, 2nd April 2025, Photo by Georgia Griffiths

Contact the host of Venue Upgrade Grants: Infrastructure & Equipment Expression of Interest Online Information Session