NSW Labor has pledged a $103 million investment into the state’s contemporary live music scene if elected this month.
A new department called Sound NSW, which will be modelled on the film and TV industry’s Screen NSW, is at the centre of the strategy designed to boost the industry struggling on the back of lockout laws and the COVID-19 pandemic.
MusicNSW welcomed the announcement with Emily Collins, MusicNSW Managing Director saying “We are thrilled to see Labor pledging their significant support for our state’s contemporary music industry – and encourage all parties and independents to make commitments to our industry and back our plan. NSW is bursting with opportunity and investing in music will not only drive development for artists and industry but will build a more creative, vibrant and prosperous NSW”.
The NSW industry launched its Vote Music policy paper – outlining its plan for boosting contemporary music in the state. You can read the plan here.
With a state election on March 25, Vote Music is asking candidates from all sides of politics to support the future of music in NSW. Their policy paper has been developed through extensive consultation with music workers and businesses across the state.
They have three key asks:
- Establish a Contemporary Music Office in government to drive music development.
- Provide significant government investment in artists and industry initiatives.
- Protecting and building venues, festivals and spaces to make NSW a proud home of contemporary music.
Please show your support by signing the campaign.
