MusicNSW is looking for tour-ready acts based in regional NSW- and applications are open now!
Selected artists will participate in one of five tours taking place in regional NSW and have the chance to build hands-on touring experience with support from MusicNSW’s Regional Coordinators. You’ll also get an album of professional photos from one of your shows and a financial subsidy to contribute to artist fees and marketing costs.
This opportunity is best suited to artists that have played gigs in their hometown and developed a local following, and who are ready to take their live show to new venues and audiences.
WHO CAN APPLY
This opportunity is for artists who 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
*For the purposes of this application, applicants must have been based in Regional NSW for a minimum of 12 months. 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
- Applications open: 3 March 2026
- Applications close: at 11:59pm (AEST) on 7 April 2026
- The five tours will take place across September – October 2026 (tour dates and locations to be confirmed with selected artists).
Image 1: Sunday Lemonade performing as part of 2025 MusicNSW Regional Tours, credit: Wanagi Zable-Andrews
Image 2: Pama Hata by Adam Hourigan