Venue Upgrade Grants 25/26 - Infrastructure and Equipment

Dedicated live music venues may apply for grants to support equipment purchases and infrastructure works in the areas of soundproofing, accessibility, energy efficiency and ventilation.

Available grants up the value of $150,000 (ex GST) will support the purchase of equipment and a range of infrastructure development works.

Infrastructure works:

• soundproofing
• ventilation
• accessibility
• energy efficiency improvements.

Equipment:

• purchase of production equipment (sound, lighting and staging)

This funding aims to:

• Build capability of dedicated live music venues to deliver world class audience and visitor experiences
• Increase the number of fit-for-purpose live music venues in NSW
• Increase sector knowledge and expertise in best practice sound management and sustainable live music programming
• Reduce sound impact on neighbours, leading to less complaints and increased business viability
• Increase diversity of live music offerings