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WHAT DOES MUSIC NSW DO?
Our Objectives
Advocacy and Representation
Project Development
Auspicing
Advice and Resources
Networking and Communication

WHO WE ARE
Management Committee
Staff
Partners
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WHAT DOES MUSIC NSW DO?

MusicNSW is the Peak Body for Contemporary Music in NSW.
We are a not for profit Industry Association set up to represent, promote and develop the contemporary music industry in New South Wales, Australia, in addition to managing a number of Music Development projects.

MusicNSW exists to support the creative and economic expansion of the NSW contemporary Music Industry through advocacy, resource assistance, activating growth of industry infrastructure, delivery of tailored initiatives and provision of advice and referrals.

Our objectives are to:

To ensure that the interests of the NSW contemporary music industry are adequately addressed by the media, government and cultural bodies.
To empower communities around NSW to retain their musical identity and foster audiences for local material.
To provide the NSW contemporary music industry with advice and resources and have available systemised information that can be updated regularly and disseminated widely.
To increase industry professionalism and skills at all levels and sectors of the NSW contemporary music industry through education and training.
To develop regional, national and international recording and performance opportunities for NSW musicians.
To provide coordination services between musicians, grass roots music organisations, industry bodies and government bodies.

Advocacy and Representation
MusicNSW continues to grow and develop in its representation and advocacy role.

With increasing demands for assistance from the range of sectors that make up the industry and government at all levels, MusicNSW takes an active role in developing statewide strategies to improve services to contemporary music.

Here at MusicNSW we are responsible for the ongoing development and discussion of important issues including;

Increasing education around and access to contemporary music.
Live music venues.
Local music content across all media and performance.
Opportunities for regional performance.
Piracy.
Digital downloading and the impact of technology on the music industry.
Advising funding bodies to increase accessibility to contemporary music.
Workers Compensation and Public Liability concerns with the changes to Work Cover and its effect on the entertainment industry.

Project Development
MusicNSW continues to develop projects based on identified industry needs. Through our core projects (Indent, Whichway, VROOM and Sound Summit) MusicNSW develops programs specific to increasing access and opportunities to and within the music industry.

For more information on our projects see

INDENT
WHICHWAY
VROOM
SOUND SUMMIT

Auspicing
There are a number of funding bodies who require applicants to be incorporated and not for profit, in these cases MusicNSW offers it service as an auspicing body to enable individuals to apply for the funds. Auspicing involves MusicNSW being the contracting party with the funding body and receiving the funds directly from that body, an agreement would then exist between MusicNSW and the individual for the delivery of the project and will outline the financial relationship, acknowledgement requirements and acquitting obligations. For this service MusicNSW charges a 10% commission fee on the total of the grant. Should you require any further information or would like for MusicNSW to auspice one of your projects please contact MusicNSW Corporate Director – Jane Powles 96999706 or jane@musicnsw.com

Advice and Resources
MusicNSW is available to individuals, businesses, organisations and other groups to advise on industry issues, while providing an increasing range of information and advice to the NSW music industry. Visit our resource section or contact us.

Networking and Communication
MusicNSW acts as a conduit to the contemporary music industry, enabling widespread access to industry information and opportunities.

WHO WE ARE

MusicNSW is governed by the MusicNSW Management Committee:

Jules Munro - Chair
Jules is a partner in the law firm Simpsons Solicitors, which wrote the acclaimed “Music Business” book. Jules is Simpsons Solicitors resident music, film and TV industry wrangler. His music industry clients include artists, record labels, music publishers, managers, producers, song writers and DJs. Jules is also volunteer lawyer with the Arts Law Centre of Australia. Jules was appointed to the board of MusicNSW in November 2005.

Milly Petriella - Deputy Chair
Milly is APRA|AMCOS’s Deputy Director Member Services, a position she has held since January 2005. In addition to working at APRA|AMCOS for more than 14 years, Milly has been involved in the Australian music industry for more than two decades. Milly is currently the Deputy Chair of Music NSW and in May 2008 was elected to the board of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia and most recently elected to Forces Entertainment Board. Milly serves on a number of key music industry committees including Support Act Limited, Country Music Advisory Group Australia and VROOM (online venue guide). She has also been a consultant to the Talent Development Project since 2002. Prior to joining APRA|AMCOS Milly managed artists and booked live entertainment in Sydney venues. Milly is a keen supporter of Sydneys urban music scene.

Peter Ryan - Treasurer
Peter is both a qualified accountant and company secretary. After 10 years with one of Australias largest companies, BHP, he formed his own management consultancy focusing on effective management systems for small business. During the last 15 years his consultancy has focused on the tertiary education sector, particularly the private higher education sector. Peter brings both his previous experience in the music industry and business skills to support the efficient financial management of MusicNSW.

Lola Forester
Lola Forester is a Yuibera/South Sea Islander Woman and has a long spanning history within the arts. Lola joined SBS in the 1980s, working on the first Indigenous magazine show â€˜First in Line. Lola continued her involvement with SBS until earlier this year where – on departure from the network – Lola has pursued an involvement in areas of the arts/media world. She currently hosts “Roots Music,” a television program commissioned by NITV looking at live music in Sydney, and has had recent successes in photography and acting. Lola is a strong advocate for self-determination and brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her position on the MusicNSW board.

Tracey Collier
Traceys career started at Sony Music in a promotions capacity. In addition to studying, Tracy lectured at APM Marketing Institute teaching Integrated Marketing Communications and Entertainment Public Relations & Publicity (1996-1999). Tracey has established a number of live music venues in Sydney for long periods, (working with international, national and local artists of all calibres) and was owner/manager/promoter of Brass Monkey, Cronulla (1999-2002). Tracey now owns and operates Kick Music Management, is currently the promoter and venue booker at Manly Fishos, Hotel Bondi, and Bar Broadway. Tracey has generated world-wide recording deals for two Australian bands five-piece Erratic and 2005 MusicOz Blues Artist of The Year, The Fumes. Tracey has been a member of the MusicNSW Management Committee since 2003.

Adam Zammit
Adam Zammit is founder and CEO of entertainment marketing, publishing and media agency Peer Group Media and has been instrumental in the development of corporate investment and brand integration into the Entertainement Industry.

Adam has worked with some of the biggest names in music and marketing, bridging the gap between the worlds of art and commerce across Australia through PGM as well as newer projects Peer Access, PeerIN and Go Font Ur Self. Adam is also Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Brag and most recently trade publication The Music Network, and two years ago he launched music management and A&R company Parker & Mr French (acts include The Vines, Lost Valentinos and Bluejuice). Earlier this year Adam earned a place in Creative Sydney’s inaugural â€˜Creative Catalysts 2009 as one of Sydneys most innovative contributors to the citys creative culture.

Cassandra Wilkinson
Cass is founder of Sydneys only dedicated music, art and culture radio station FBi FM and was recently named one of Sydneys 100 Creative Catalysts by VIVID Sydney. A voracious consumer of contemporary Australian culture, Cass has written and spoken widely about culture, politics and society 2.0. She has contributed on a broad range of issues to several publications, and in 2007 her book Dont Panic – Nearly Everything is Better Than You Think was published. Cass is currently a Director in Deloitte Economics which provides a broad range of micro-economic and strategic policy advice to clients in infrastructure, transport and the public sector.

Andy Kent
Andy has been a member of Australian rock band You Am I for 16 years. You Am I have released 8 albums, 3 of which reached number one on the ARIA charts, and has been nominated for 30 ARIA awards, winning 9. You AM I tour nationally and internationally. In 2002 Andy took over Management of You Am I he also currently runs concert promoting company Love Police Touring. He brings a perspective that takes in the realities of being a manager but also the understanding of a musician.

Stephen Wade
Stephen Wade has a multi faceted career spanning over 20 years in the industry, with experience in booking, venues, management, promoting and festivals. It all started when he put together the Southbeat Entertainment Group, working in corporate entertainment, venue booking and special events. Formed Select Music, where he acts as agent for Josh Pyke, Tim Finn, Gin Wigmore and many others. Added a new company direction with the formation of Select Touring which has been bringing acts like Crystal Castles, Does It Offend You Yeah & Royal Crown Revue to Australia. Has been working in management of acts and handling the careers of Something With Numbers & Slow Down Honey. 2008 saw Stephen go into the festival marketplace where he owns and operates the sold out Coaster Festival in Gosford, now in its third year.

MusicNSW Staff Members:

Eliza Sarlos - Creative Director
Eliza Sarlos has a strong history within the independent music industry, having been involved in putting on shows, managing bands, writing for music press, being a specialist music broadcaster, working for radio and doing publicity for indie labels and festivals. Growing up around stories of a thriving Sydney music scene has seen Elizas passion focused on developing the revival of that scene in real time, and seeing it spread statewide.

Greg Carey – Corporate Director
Growing up on NSWs far south coast and central west where there was no live music, Greg put on youth events for his own and fellow mates bands. After high school he studied a BA in Communications where he was often distracted by booking some of Australias leading professional touring acts into the Uni Bar. After Uni Greg looked to MusicNSW for an internship, and he has been there since mid 2004, now as the Indent Project Manager. Outside MusicNSW, Greg still plays music, tour managers The Herd and runs Umbrella, an Artist Management business representing local Sydney acts Belles Will Ring, Cloud Control, Le Kingste & Urthboy.

Tracy Redhead - National Project Manager – VROOM
Tracy has worked in the music industry for the past 6 years in various positions including, account manager and arts coordinator for Sydney Street Press – 3D World. Tracey is also a musician, having recorded, released and toured nationally, both solo and with her band Redhead.

Max Becker - Indent Project Manager
Max Becker is the Indent Partnership Grants Manager. Max started working with Indent after completing an internship to finish his Journalism degree and has written for a variety of street press and publications such as Blunt. Max loves all forms of bass-heavy music and puts on DnB parties with a local crew in his spare time.

Frank Trotman-Golden – Whichway Indigenous Music Manager
Frank has been involved in the music industry in various capacities for many years. Frank has worked as sound engineer and stage manager across the country, from working on shows at the Sydney Opera House to recording desert reggae bands in the central desert. Frank has been involved in the Hip Hop scene for over 10 years as a performer as well as putting on shows to raise awareness of anti-racism campaigns.

Frank has been involved in many youth leadership activities and in 2002 and was an Australian delegate to International Youth Parliament. When not at MusicNSW Frank writes reviews for the ABC online as well as working with inner city youth.

Meg Williams – Project Co-Coordinator – Indent
Meg is fresh out of uni with a BA. In Arts and Communication from UTS under her belt. Swapping wide roads for big lights for a few years now, Meg moved from regional NSW with the ever intention to bringing it back again one day soon, it being awesome live music to which is the inspiration for all. Meg started at Music NSW as an intern for Sound Summit and hung around until they gave her a job and has now lent a hand to Whichway, VROOM before finding her feet with Indent, and her main role as Communications Manager.

Sean Calalang – Indent Communications Manager
Sean is currently undertaking studies in a Master of Interactive & Digital Media- SCA, USyd, after having completed a digital design major in his BA(Media&Communications)-UNSW. Starting out as in Intern in 2008, Sean joined the Indent team this year (2010), and has since taken his role as Communications Manager by the horns- writing a weekly column in the Brag being his most favourite responsibility. As a young musician himself, he has been involved with music nearly all his life- even managing the odd event here and there as a youngster. Like a certain radio program boasts: Sean ‘loves live music.’

Andrew Tuttle - Sound Summit Festival Co-Director
Andrew Tuttle is a sound artist, writer and curator currently based in Brisbane. Andrews musical works blur boundaries between experimentalism and pop, acoustic and electronic, composition and improvisation; and have seen him perform throughout Australia and Europe, and record for a series of independent record labels.

Since 2005 Andrew has organised concerts under the Peer Pressure moniker, including The Decline Of Modern Civilisation series and events for artists from around Australia and across the globe. Andrew is a contributor to Cyclic Defrost and Rave magazines, and has freelanced for other online and print publications nationwide.

Partners:

Music NSW
* AMIN (The Australian Music Industry Network)
* ArtsNSW
* Premier’s Department New South Wales
* APRA [Australian Performing Rights Association]

Indent
* OCYP [Office of Children and Young People]
* ArtsNSW
* Premier’s Department New South Wales

VROOM
* AMIN [Australian Music Industry Network]
* APRA [Australian Performing Rights Association]

Whichway
* NSW Ministry for the Arts
* Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
* Australia Council for the Arts
* Gadigal

Sound Summit
* This Is Not Art [TINA]
* Australia Council for the Arts
* ArtsNSW
* Vic Rocks and Arts Victoria
* FBi Radio
* The Brag