NSW Performing Arts Relaunch Package
Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub, Acquist: City of Newcastle New Annual Launch. Image: Bryce Walker
Applications for the NSW Performing Arts Relaunch Package are closed.
Overview
The aim of this package is to relaunch the performing arts sector in line with the NSW Government roadmap to recovery.
This package is an extension of the original Performing Arts COVID Support Package that was designed to support the sector while in lockdown.
This new package is designed to assist the sector to relaunch by providing certainty and confidence as audiences return to theatres and other performance venues.
Guidelines
Please read the NSW Performing Arts Relaunch Package Guidelines before completing your application. The guidelines outline information on eligibility and application requirements, how much funding you can apply for, and how your application will be assessed.
Please note guidelines are current at the time of publication and may be subject to change.
Apply now
To submit your application, you will need to complete and submit the relevant application form through our secure online grants system, SmartyGrants.
Key dates
Applications are now open.
Funding will cover eligible performances from 19 September 2021 to 30 April 2022.
Applications close Monday 9 May 2022.
Contact us
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the NSW Performing Arts Relaunch Package Guidelines before starting your funding application.
For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the application form, please email sector.support@create.nsw.gov.au
Accessibility
If you are an applicant with disability, 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 the details below between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
- Telephone: (02) 8289 6520
- Email: arts.funding@create.nsw.gov.au
- Or contact the Arts Funding team
The National Relay service numbers are:
- TTY users: Phone 133 677 then ask for (02) 8289 6520
- Speak and Listen users: Phone 1300 555 727 then ask for (02) 8289 6520
- Internet Relay users: Connect to NES then ask for (02) 8289 6520.
What support is available to me?
Create NSW hosted a webinar to provide information on the relaunch package:
Performing Arts Relaunch Package
This webinar will provide performing arts organisations with information about the NSW Government’s recently announced COVID support relaunch package. We encourage you to join this webinar to hear more about how eligible performances can be supported through this package. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, discuss eligibility requirements, assessment processes and how to put your best application forward. Didn’t make the webinar? Watch the webinar.