On the ground at Surrounding Sound
Limelight wraps up the key takeaways from the Australian Music Centre's Surrounding Sound Conference.
August 21, 2025
NSW Government kicks in millions to support live music
Rocking on: The Minns Labor Government to disperse $9.3 million in grants to "boost an industry facing significant challenges".
July 25, 2025
NSW Budget 2025-26 steers $500m to arts and culture
The new budget supports Sound NSW's Contemporary Music Policy but slashes Destination NSW's funding by more than half.
June 24, 2025
NSW Primary teachers call for more music education support
A new report surveying hundreds of NSW public school teachers finds that educators value music but significant barriers limit their ability to teach it.
May 19, 2025
NSW government to help fund upgrades to music venues
$3 million in Venue Upgrade Grants up for grabs as state Labor government attempts to stem the loss of spaces hosting live music.
January 14, 2025
Arts get a share of $1.66b in NSW Budget
Sound NSW, VIVID Sydney, SXSW Sydney and other cultural organisations receive support from the Minns Government.
June 21, 2024
Sound NSW releases State of the Scene Report
Surveying 750 people working in the live music industry, Sound NSW releases key research as part of its Contemporary Music Strategy.
June 5, 2024