Generations – NSW Music (Early Career) Fellowship
Arts and Cultural Funding Program 2022/23

Dyan Tai. Photo: Zan Wimberley
Applications for Generations Music Fellowship are now closed.
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Accessibility
If you are an applicant with disability or who is d/Deaf, and you require this information in a format which is accessible to you, or if you require this information in another language, you can contact us on (02) 8289 6520 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
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Overview
Generations is a fellowship program in partnership with Create NSW, Powerhouse Museum and Astral People to support artist development across the music industry in NSW.
Three early career artists or groups will be selected for a six-month fellowship each during the period 1 April 2023 – 31 December 2024. Each fellowship will be artist-led and developed in partnership with Create NSW, Powerhouse Museum and Astral People.
The program connects emerging artists in the early stages of their career with established artists supporting intergenerational knowledge and experience within the music industry. Mentors comprising of musicians, songwriters, music producers, agents, label and publishing executives will work with the artists during their six-month residency.
When can I apply for funding?
Applications open: 12 September 2022
Applications close: 10 October 2022
Guidelines
The information on this page is a guide only. We recommend reading the full guidelines before completing your application.
Go to the 2022 Generations Music Fellowship Guidelines.
Apply now
To apply for funding you will need to complete and submit the relevant application form through our secure online grants system, SmartyGrants.
What support is available to me?
We have a range of resources to assist you with your funding application. After reviewing these, you may contact a staff member if you need advice regarding these guidelines between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
- Telephone: (02) 8289 6520
- Email: arts.funding@create.nsw.gov.au
- Schedule an online meeting to speak to Create staff through picktime.
- Or you may contact staff directly.