Inquiry Into the State of Live Music in NSW

Clubs are a huge contributor to live music and the broader entertainment industry, with clubs providing approximately 7319 entertainment activities per month throughout NSW at an estimated economic benefit of $12 million per month. 

The inquiry will be focusing on:

• Progress on the implementation of the recommendations in, and the Government response to, the parliamentary inquiry into 'The music and arts economy in New South Wales', established in 2017
• Progress on the implementation of the 'NSW Contemporary Music Strategy', released in December 2024
• Assessment of the impact of the NSW Government's 'Vibrancy Reforms', including relevant legislative, planning and other changes
• An analysis of policy options for how the NSW Government and music industry can support the long term sustainability of the live music sector, including but not limited to:
  • The establishment and protection of music venues
  • Driving audience demand
  • Supporting music careers
  • Funding mechanisms
  • Reduction of red tape or other barriers limiting live music activity.
• Any other related matters

ClubsNSW will be providing a submission to the inquiry, focusing on the key role clubs play in live music and providing feedback on further policy options that would assist clubs in delivering more live music. 

If you have any feedback you would like to provide to inform our submission, please provide this to the Policy Team by 10 February 2026 at [email protected].