NSW gov announces $43m ‘Event Saver Fund’

The fund will cover major events over a 12-month period that are "cancelled or significantly disrupted” by Covid-19 public health orders

Byron Bay Bluesfest, New South Wales
Byron Bay Bluesfest, New South Wales © Wikimedia Commons/Evan Malcolm

The New South Wales (NSW) government has established a AUS$43 million support fund to boost the confidence of event organisers.

The Event Saver Fund will cover major events, taking place between Wednesday 15 December 2021 and Saturday 31 December 2022, that are “cancelled or significantly disrupted” by Covid-19 public health orders.

Only one claim can be made per eligible event and the maximum amount that can be paid per eligible event is $10m, according to the guidelines. Exceptions for the latter may be…

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