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Collaborate with businesses and Districts across NSW

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Music Australia International Conference Contribution program - 2027 Round 1

Supporting selected live music industry sole traders, micro-business and small business operators who are attending major international music conferences.

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Opportunity closes

15 Oct 2026

Posted by Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner

Councils - have your say on NSW Vibrancy Reforms

Seeking insights from local councils to better understand experiences, perspectives and reflections of the NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms and related initiatives.

Opportunity closes

24 Sep 2026

Posted by Neon Marketplace

Spring Cycle - Volunteer Opportunity

Spring Cycle 2026 Volunteer Opportunity.

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Opportunity closes

28 Sep 2026

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Spring Cycle - Food Vendors Expression of Interest

Spring Cycle 2026 Food Vendor Opportunity.

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Opportunity closes

28 Sep 2026

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Western Sydney Strategic Partnership Program 2026-27

Providing support for organisations to deliver key programs in Western Sydney to support the diverse arts, culture and creative industries sector of the region.

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Opportunity closes

28 Sep 2026

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Transurban Community Grants Program

Offering grants of up to $10,000 for projects bringing road safety, financial inclusion and environmental benefits to the communities near Transurban’s roads.

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Opportunity closes

09 Oct 2026

Statistics

NSW's 24-hour economy in numbers

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.

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$1.3bn

in-person night-time spend in March 2025

Source: Westpac DataX spend data

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118,080

non-core night-time economy businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

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52,089

core night-time economy businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

31,327

food and drink businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

20,762

entertainment businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

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2,301

pubs, taverns and bars

Source: Australian Business Register

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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