The Federal Minister for the Arts, the Hon. Simon Crean MP has announced today the 15 music industry entrepreneur finalists in the GENERATE program, an innovative initiative of the Australian Government and Australian music industry. GENERATE is a music investment program that aims to invest up to $30, 000 into 15 original and innovative business
Youth Music Workshops
Indent is partnering with Sutherland Shire Youth Services to hold a series of youth music workshops at Engadine District Youth Services. The workshops across two weeks focus on band basics and top tricks that you need to know to set you and your band up!
Richard Hull-Sydney Fringe Festival 2012
Artist registrations have now opened up for the 2012 Sydney Fringe Festival, which will kick off from 7th-30th September 2012. This year Sydney Fringe Festival will be directed by Richard Hull. We grabbed him for a quick chat about his new plans for the festival this year and his 14 years of experience in the
BECOME A COMMUNITY MEMBER OF MUSICNSW
MusicNSW is pleased to announce Community Membership Numbers, which will allow anyone who signs up to our newsletter to access a wide range of deals, special offers and discounts. To take advantage of special music industry offers, particularly; the Virgin Australia baggage deal for musicians, QANTAS’ recent announcement of a similar program, and preferred registration for
Message Sticks
The 13th annual Message Sticks festival will be kicking off 27 March-1 April at the iconic Sydney Opera House, celebrating some of the countries finest Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists. This year, the multi arts festival incorporates song, dance, film, discussion and art, fusing contemporary and traditional cultural art forms. The impressive and diverse lineup
MusicNSW members to benefit from Qantas baggage deals
In a new effort aimed at supporting local touring musicians, MusicNSW members will now save thousands of dollars in baggage costs thanks to our new partnership with Australian airline Qantas.
Accelerate
The British Council and The Australian Council of the Arts have introduced an innovative leadership initiative for Indigenous Australians working within the creative industries. ACCELERATE is a new funded program that incorporates tailored leadership development, mentoring and industry placement in both Australia and the UK. The two stage program arose from a concerning lack of representation
Sydney Fringe Registrations Launched
Sydney Fringe Festival has launched their 2012 Artist and Event registrations with over a hundred artists and over 30 venues registering already in just one week.
Vivid LIVE Announces 2012 Program
The Sydney Opera House officially announced the program for Vivid LIVE 2012 today which will be held as part of Vivid Sydney between May 5-June 3 at the iconic Opera House. Considered one of the most important events in Sydney’s cultural calendar, this year Vivid LIVE will showcase 22 events including 11 Australian premieres, 22
Song Summit announces lineup additions
SONG SUMMIT 2012 has announced today more exciting editions to their lineup including artists Megan Washington, Adalita, Kav Temperley, Abbe May, Catherine Britt, U.S Producer Nick DiDia and many more. Widely considered to be our countries premiere music industry conference, Song Summit is a three day creative, business development and networking conference now in it’s third year. It will be