First Nations Industry Development - 2026/27

This grant supports NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander led music businesses and organisations with a track record of delivering significant outcomes for First Nations contemporary music in NSW.

This funding program is for NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander led music programs and resources that build the capacity of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists, industry professionals and music businesses, address best practice and emerging trends, promote music in NSW and deliver research and advocacy.

This funding aims to:  

• prioritise and protect First Nations NSW music  
• develop skills and capacity for NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and acts  
• upskill NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander industry professionals and music businesses in best practice and emerging trends  
• improve industry standards  
• promote NSW music and increase engagement with local music through content creation, collaboration and partnerships 
• leverage technology solutions to enhance collaboration and innovation 
• support industry-led research and advocacy 
• strengthen NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.