Where music jobs and paid work get posted in Sydney and NSW: industry jobs, council calls for performers, orchestral auditions, teaching and crew work.
What to Charge
Musicians Australia sets a minimum fee of $250 a musician for a gig of three hours or less, for anyone playing anywhere. It is based on the three-hour call in the Live Performance Award. Players add their own fee on top for longer gigs and for experience. The details are on the Musicians Australia site.
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WhatMusic industry jobs across NSW, including admin, A&R, education, marketing, operations, production and sales. You can filter by Sydney, Western Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong or regional, and by full time, part time, contract or casual.
CostFree to browse.
NoteThe best single list for NSW. Council theatre technician and event producer jobs turn up here often.
NSW Government, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
WhatCalls for performers from councils and festivals across NSW, alongside grants and stallholder calls. The City of Wollongong performer register takes names until 31 December 2026.
CostFree, but you need to sign up to see the full details and apply.
NoteDeadlines change every week, so check it often.
WhatA form that is always open for musicians who want to play council festivals and events. The council also posts calls for each festival on its opportunities page.
CostFree.
NoteSign up to the Creative Communities newsletter to hear about new calls.
WhatGrants, space programs and calls for performers. The Sydney Lunar Festival community performance program is taking groups from cultures that celebrate Lunar New Year until 10am on 2 November.
Opera Australia and the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra
WhatOrchestra vacancies, freelance orchestra auditions and chorus auditions. Associate Principal Trombone closes on 14 October 2026, with auditions on 12 and 13 November.
CostFree.
NoteOrchestra roles are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents.
WhatWeekly instrumental and vocal tutors, accompanists and conductors for the state's school ensembles, which rehearse from Monday to Thursday afternoons at Lewisham.
CostFree to apply.
NoteOpen to Department of Education teachers, industry professionals and tertiary students. Applications close on Monday 5 October 2026 at 5pm.