The changes were part of the state government's vibrancy reforms and have resulted in an 84 per cent increase in live performances.
Incentives introduced included allowing extended trading hours for venues that host live music after 8pm.
The government also stopped single noise complainants from shutting down venues by making Liquor & Gaming NSW the lead agency to manage reports.
Venue operators that launch and grow local music are also eligible for cost relief that includes an 80 per cent reduction in their annual liquor licence fee.
There are now 245 licensed venues claiming the incentives across the state, up from 133 in March 2023.
The take-up of extended hours for live music has been evenly spread, with 40 venues across the regions from Newcastle to Bathurst, Queanbeyan and Narooma on the NSW south coast.
Premier Chris Minns said the government had promised to double the number of live music venues across the state within four years.
"Our vibrancy reforms will give pubs, clubs and other live music venues the confidence they need to hire staff, trade later and host performances, providing an economic boost for hundreds of venues across regional and metro areas," he said.
"The take-up of these extended trading incentives, coupled with lifting the concert cap and making it easier to get outdoor dining, will create jobs and get the Sydney night-time economy going again."
Music and the Night-Time Economy Minister John Graham said the rules had to change to resuscitate the state's live music industry.
"In 2024 we are seeing more shows, more jobs for musicians and creatives and more work in the hospitality sector due to extended trading," he said.
"We are bringing to a stop the great NSW sport of moving in next door to a venue and then launching a campaign to close it over noise."
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