ARE YOU A REGIONAL ARTIST LOOKING TO TOUR THIS YEAR?
MusicNSW is looking for tour-ready original acts based across regional NSW that want to connect with other artists, grow new audiences, learn more about touring – and of course – hit the road to play shows!
Selected acts will participate in one of five regional touring opportunities:
- Metal Tour: featuring selected Metal acts touring the Riverina, Dubbo and Newcastle
- Songbird Sessions: featuring selected singer-songwriters (solo/duos/trios) touring through Central West cafés
- Wayfinder Tour: featuring selected artists that will work with MusicNSW to design and deliver a tour in any area of regional NSW
- Rising North Tour: featuring selected artists that will tour the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast & North West NSW
- Future Sounds: featuring selected artists aged 18 – 25 years, who will build a tour of hometown shows across the Southern Tablelands and South Coast
Participating artists will build hands-on touring skills and experience, with support and resources from MusicNSW Regional Coordinators. MusicNSW will also provide a financial subsidy to contribute to artist fees and marketing costs. You’ll also get an album of professional photos from one of your shows.
Selected acts are expected to cover additional touring expenses which may arise, such as travel, production and accommodation. Please consider your budget (in particular travel expenses to other regions of NSW) when selecting which tours you apply for.
WHO CAN APPLY
This opportunity is for artists that are:
- Based in regional NSW*
- Performing new and original contemporary music – all genres welcome
- Can be solo, duo, or band of up to 6 members
- Ready to perform at least 45 minutes of original songs
This program will be most beneficial for acts that have played some shows and developed a local following, who are ready to take their live show to new towns and audiences, and who are interested in building the skills they need to tour.
Applications featuring artists aged 18 – 25 years, who identify as women or gender-nonconforming, who identify as First Nations or who identify as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, are encouraged to apply for all tours.
*For the purposes of this application, regional NSW includes all local government areas outside of Sydney, Western Sydney, Newcastle LGA and Wollongong LGA or regional cities with a population less than 100,000. If your band includes members that do not live in the same town, at least 50% of the band members must reside in regional NSW.
KEY DATES
The five regional tours will take place between September – November 2025. Tour dates and locations to be confirmed with selected acts.
Need more information? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions below and you can contact your Regional Coordinator. Go to www.musicnsw.com/regional to book a 15 minute catch up to discuss your application.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit an application form by 11.59 pm on 9 April 2025.