NSW Music Prize

The NSW Music Prize is a prize awarded by Sound NSW a part of the Government of [New South Wales], which said it aims to "celebrate, support and incentivise" the NSW's most talented artists, with "the aim of inspiring the next generations of stars". It commenced in 2025 with a $160,000 prize pool split across three categories.

2025 prizes

The eligibility period for 2025 NSW Music Prize is released between 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
The nominations were revealed on 27 October 2025.
The winners were announced on 24 November 2025 at the Museum of [Contemporary Art Australia].