Music Studio Residency

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The City of Parramatta is inviting Expressions of Interest for the Music Recording Studio Residency Program at Wentworth Point Community Centre. The free residency supports emerging and early-career music artists and creatives, composers and producers, bands, sound artists and music-based community groups to create, record and develop new work in a professional studio environment. 

Successful applicants will receive free studio access to support music production activities including composition, rehearsal, recording, mixing and mastering. Up to four residents will be selected for the Round 1 (September to December 2026) Residency period. 

The EOI will run in two rounds: Round 1 for September–December 2026, and Round 2 for January–June 2027. Unsuccessful Round 1 applicants may be considered for Round 2 (refer to the application form).

Key dates

  • EOI Round 1 open: Monday, 20 July 2026 
  • EOI closes: 12pm, Monday, 10 August 2026 
  • Residency period:  Minimum 1 month to 2 months between 1 September to 21 December 2026 
  • Location: Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library, 10 Footbridge Boulevard, Wentworth Point NSW 

Residency and submission information

For more information about the residency and application visit the link below. 

Expression of Interest

Who can apply

Applications are open to Western Sydney-based music artists and creatives, groups and community organisations, or applicants with a demonstrated connection to the region.

  • Solo musicians, bands, producers and sound artists 
  • All genres and styles welcome 
  • Emerging or early-career applicants aged 18+
  • Australian citizens or permanent residents 

How to apply

Apply online and submit your artist bio or CV, written responses to the assessment criteria, examples of your music or recordings, and any technical requirements for your proposed project.

Ready to apply?

Submit your Expression of Interest by 12pm on Monday, 10 August 2026.

Apply online and take the next step in developing your music practice at Wentworth Point Community Centre.

Submit your interest

Enquiries

Email: WentworthPointCCL@Cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au  
Phone: 02 9806 8688. 

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