Both the NSW Poker machine laws are currently up for review. Public comment is being requested on the appropriateness on the current laws. If anyone has a position on the damage that the pokies have done to the music scene in NSW, NOW is the time to say it, and lobby for solutions and compensation.

Since the AustralAsian Music Business Conference (AMBC) has already passed 450 registrants with a limit of 700 for the three day event August 16-18 at Acer Arena, the producers came up with an initiative for the up and comers (as well as down and outers) in the music industry. They had already provided scholarships to

Byron Bay’s potent psychedelic rock, funk & blues crew INVISIBLE FRIEND will hit the road for 20 shows in 12 cities, 4 states in just one month in support of their brand new album ‘MYSTERIOUS MAPS’. With the kind support of MUSIC NSW’s Regional Touring grant program, the I.F crew are excited to be taking

Australian recording artists and record labels will receive a better deal when their music is played in nightclubs and at dance parties following a decision handed down today in the Copyright Tribunal. The Tribunal has approved an application by the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) for an increase in music licence fees paid to

Enter now to win radios search for Australias next big independent artist Entries will be extended a week until Friday, July 27 for artists wanting to enter the New Artist to Radio Showcase (NA2R) – the Australian radio industrys search for new and emerging Australian music talent. The event, to be held in Melbourne on

BIG SOUND Music Industry Summit and Artist Showcase 2007 runs from Wednesday October 3-5, 2007 in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane – the heart of the Queensland music industry. Now entering its sixth year, BIG SOUND has grown from humble beginnings and is now the premier music industry summit in Australia. BIG SOUND’s three days of conferencing,

Austrade and the Australian Music Office are pleased to present “Australia @ Popkomm” Popkomm is the fastest growing tradeshow in the music industry in Europe and attracts key people from businesses both big and small across most genres from European markets and even further a field. Austrade is organising an Australian Stand at the event

BUZZ Grants Buzz is a new grant round delivered by The Foundation in 2007 which offers flexible support for young musicians, sound artists and music-related arts workers through grants of up to $2500. Buzz is a program devolved to The Foundation by the Music Board of the Australia Council. Buzz grants are a strategy of

A quick response fund managed by the Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT) offering grants of up to $3,000 for Australian artists to attend national and international events. The aim is to enable professional development for Australian media arts practitioners by facilitating their participation in national and international residencies, exhibitions, workshops and conferences related

The Australian Music Office Website www.australianmusicoffice.com has now officially launched. If you are thinking overseas, they offer exporting aid & resources to the music industry. There is a ton of great information on their website, so be sure to take a regular look in.