The Circuit
Applications Open Now
Applications are now open for The Circuit, our new all-ages live music initiative, supported by SoundNSW.
The Circuit is designed to help emerging artists grow their audiences in their hometowns and in Sydney, while creating more opportunities for young people to experience live music.
There are two ways for TDP alumni, who are performing original music, to get involved:
1. Emerging Regional Artist Program
2. Sydney Series Artist & Mentor Program
The idea is simple: build your crowd at home, learn from someone who’s gone before you, and take that momentum to new stages.
- EMERGING REGIONAL ARTIST PROGRAM
We’re looking for three alumni from regional NSW, aged 18 – 25 years, to take part in The Circuit’s full program. Across the program, you’ll:
- put on two all-ages gigs in your home region, with funding and support from Talent Development Project with funding support
- be paired with an established Talent Development Project alumni or industry professional as your mentor
- build your local audience and create opportunities for local artists and creatives
- perform in at least two of the Sydney Series gigs alongside other Talent Development Project alumni
- get hands-on support with planning, promotion, production and audience development
- connect with new audiences, artists, venues and industry networks
Who should apply?
The Regional Artist Program is for TDP Graduating Alumni who are:
- based in NSW but outside of Greater Sydney
- aged between 18-25 years as of 6/9/26
- performing original Australian music
- available all program dates between October 2026 – April 2027
- committed to making performances all-ages events
- excited to grow their audience locally and in Sydney
Applications close midnight Wed 9 September.
2. SYDNEY SERIES ARTIST & MENTOR PROGRAM
We’re also looking for TDP alumni artists to perform at The Circuit’s three Sydney shows, sharing the stage with the Emerging Regional Artists taking part in the program.
This is a separate opportunity for artists who want to be part of The Circuit without taking part in the full regional program.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- perform at a Circuit showcase in Sydney alongside emerging regional NSW artists
- share your original music with new audiences
- connect with other TDP alumni and artists from across NSW
- be part of a live music series bringing regional and Sydney artists together
Who should apply for the Sydney showcases?
This opportunity is for TDP alumni who:
- are based anywhere
- perform original Australian music
- are available for one or more of The Circuit’s Sydney showcase dates
- are excited to share a bill with regional artists and help build an all-ages live music community
- Mentors only: have 8+ years of live performance and touring experience
Applications close midnight Wed 9 September.