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SXSW Sydney Shuts Down As NSW Government Withdraws Funding

by Paul Cashmere

SXSW Sydney will not return in 2026 or beyond after the NSW Government withdrew funding, bringing the Asia-Pacific edition of South By Southwest to an abrupt end.

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SongMakers NSW Coordinator Breanna Jones with Program Manager Reg Harris

SongMakers Program Secures Major Funding Boost For NSW Expansion In 2026 And 2027

by Paul Cashmere

SongMakers will expand across NSW in 2026 and 2027 with major funding from Sound NSW, supporting new workshops, mentoring and teacher development.

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