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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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Fairfield City Council
A welcoming pocket of Little Asia where you can feast Vietnamese classics, build hotpots and hit a house-party bar. Feast, linger, repeat: generous plates, buzzing courtyards and rooms made for groups.
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Fairfield City Council
Built by immigrant families, now reimagined by their kids: Canley Heights is Fairfield City’s late-night food and entertainment precinct.
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City of Sydney
Where Heritage Meets Hip
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Inner West Council
Rich in history, Balmain Rozelle is a forward-thinking destination of style and substance.
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Hornsby Shire Council
Hornsby 2077 has something for everyone, where traditional and trendy sit side by side equally.
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City of Sydney
There’s only one Kings Cross: the place where it all began. Its past is legendary, but the Cross has evolved, and what’s happening now is just as compelling.
Opportunities
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Artist Applications - Sydney Comedy Festival 27
EOIs open for comedians and comedy creators to present work as part of Sydney's biggest month of comedy.
EOIs open for comedians and comedy creators to present work as part of Sydney's biggest month of comedy.
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Opportunity closes
18 Dec 2026
Posted by Destination NSW
Vivid Sydney Local Business Program
Local businesses are invited to join the Vivid Sydney Local Business Program, a chance to shine a spotlight on your business and connect with thousands of festival visitors.
Local businesses are invited to join the Vivid Sydney Local Business Program, a chance to shine a spotlight on your business and connect with thousands of festival visitors.
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Opportunity closes
26 Mar 2027
Posted by Northern Beaches Council
Her Spin on Things: vinyl DJ workshop and wine tasting
Build your vinyl DJ skills in a welcoming, hands-on learning environment.
Build your vinyl DJ skills in a welcoming, hands-on learning environment.
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Opportunity closes
22 Oct 2026
Posted by Sound NSW
Sound NSW Industry Assessor Pool EOI
Open to artists and industry professionals with expert music industry knowledge and experience.
Open to artists and industry professionals with expert music industry knowledge and experience.
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Opportunity closes
02 Nov 2026
Posted by Sound NSW
Young Promoter Fund
Supporting young music promoters to deliver live music events and build careers in the industry.
Supporting young music promoters to deliver live music events and build careers in the industry.
Opportunity closes
11 Nov 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Creative NSW Collaboration Fund
An open, competitive grant program designed to support ambitious new or significantly evolved cross-artform works in NSW.
An open, competitive grant program designed to support ambitious new or significantly evolved cross-artform works in NSW.
Opportunity closes
10 Nov 2026
Statistics
Dive into the data behind New South Wales' 24-hour economy. Explore key statistics on nightlife, entertainment, business growth and spending. Data as of 31 March 2025, powered by the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner's Data After Dark platform.
in-person night-time spend in March 2025
Source: Westpac DataX spend data
non-core night-time economy businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
core night-time economy businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
food and drink businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
entertainment businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
pubs, taverns and bars
Source: Australian Business Register
Latest events and case studies
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We acknowledge that we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of First Nations Australians. We also acknowledge all of the traditional owners of the land in NSW, and pay respect to First Nations Elders, past and present.
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