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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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Newcastle City Council
Newcastle’s Midtown blends edginess and warmth, cultural richness and a spirit of innovation across intimate stages, community hangouts and after-hours hideaways.
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Shoalhaven City Council
Berry brings together acclaimed food, independent retail, live music and relaxed charm in a contemporary coastal country village.
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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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City of Newcastle
Between harbour and ocean, Newcastle East pairs historic streets, independent hospitality and beach culture in Newcastle’s original vibrant coastal neighbourhood.
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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.
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Ballina Shire Council
Lennox Head brings surf culture, grassroots community and coastal lifestyle together in a Far North Coast setting by the sea.
Opportunities
Posted by Regal Star Productions
OLTRÉ NOVA 2027 - Education & Event Partners
Sponsorship and in-kind partnership opportunities to support OLTRÉ NOVA’s creative education and live presentation program.
Sponsorship and in-kind partnership opportunities to support OLTRÉ NOVA’s creative education and live presentation program.
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Opportunity closes
30 Dec 2026
Posted by Creative Australia
Support AusArt Day 2026
AusArt Day is a nationwide sector-wide fundraising initiative for the arts.
AusArt Day is a nationwide sector-wide fundraising initiative for the arts.
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Opportunity closes
23 Oct 2026
Posted by Inner West Council
Busking in the Inner West
Everything you need to know about registering to busk in the Inner West Council area.
Everything you need to know about registering to busk in the Inner West Council area.
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Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2027
Posted by Inner West Council
EOI for future Inner West Council events
Interested in performing or trading at events? Musicians, performers and stallholders are invited to complete a general expression of interest form.
Interested in performing or trading at events? Musicians, performers and stallholders are invited to complete a general expression of interest form.
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2027
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
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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